Melanie Williams
Melanie Williams
With a passion ignited many years ago by the allure of encaustic painting, I've journeyed through the realms of art without formal training. From dabbling in watercolour to embracing the unpredictability of encaustic, my artistic evolution led me to explore this unusual technique.
I've cultivated a distinctive approach, revelling in the interplay of texture and depth. My tools range from blow torches to custom-made implements, each contributing to the unique effects in my work. I have learned my techniques through practice and play over many years of experimentation.
My creative process involves layering medium on untreated birch panels, often drawing inspiration from photographs. Fusing layers with various heat tools, I sculpt scenes capturing the essence of the landscape.
As my artistic journey unfolded, I've been featured in books, TV programmes, and my work is exhibited in private collections globally. Through teaching encaustic art courses, I find joy in sharing my passion and offering insights to those who wish to learn. The messy, exciting world of encaustic painting continues to captivate me, and my artwork is exhibited in a locally gallery, Artworks 2 Celf, which provides a platform to showcase my work alongside other talented artists.
For a glimpse into my encaustic world, visit my website and social media pages listed below. Join me in the enchanting journey of encaustic painting.
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You can view Melanie’s work at:
www.instagram.com/melanie.williams1
www.facebook.com/melaniewilliams.encaustic
Class Details
Go with the Flow
In this video, Mel guides you through her processes in encaustic art, focusing on creating vibrant foliage. Embracing the joy of happy accidents, she encourages a free-flowing approach, both in art and life. Demonstrating with various tools, Mel showcases the unique reactions of wax. You'll need brushes, a small soft paintbrush, a heat gun, blowtorch or heat gun, encaustic paints of your choice, medium, a needle or pin, your choice of heat to melt the waxes a panel and optional oil paint.
This video is suitable for any level of encaustic painting and shows you different ways of creating effects with alternative tools. Join Mel in exploring the spontaneity of encaustic and find your own artistic flow.
