The definitive guide on creating encaustic art, an ancient medium that is increasingly popular with contemporary fine artists. Encaustic Art serves as the complete resource for artists working with encaustic wax. In addition to covering in great detail essential encaustic painting techniques, the book includes techniques for incorporating drawing, transfer, collage, assemblage, photography media with encaustic, as well as techniques for creating wax sculptures, encaustic prints and monotypes and installation art. Featuring step-by-step techniques with easy-to-understand instructions and detailed illustrations, gorgeous examples of encaustic works of art, plus tips and techniques gleaned from interviews and studio visits with more than 60 professional artists working with the medium internationally.