Ghosts of the Past 3 Original Encaustic Painting framed

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Ghosts of the Past #3
Encaustic, Photograph, Leaves, & Felt on Maple Plywood
15 1/4" x 13"
September 2008

Framed in a floating natural pine handmade frame.

A new series of paintings continuing to explore the dangers, hardships, and losses of war. Layer upon layer of wax and pigment is jumbled atop a Civil War image of a band to create a haunting image. (photo credit: National Archives, Engineers of the 8th N.Y. State Militia, 1861. No. Ill-B-499) The leaves above the image are from my yard and signify the fragility of these soldiers while also representing their individuality.

Encaustic painting is the use of beeswax and damar resin melted together and combined with dry pigments to create a painting medium. This paint is applied hot (not a cold paste) and manipulated with a direct heat source. This makes for a lovely layered and haunting image into which objects and photographs can be added.

I use only the finest ingredients and make it all myself from scratch which will ensure a long lasting painting. Living with and taking care of an encaustic painting is much like any other piece of artwork-- keep it out of direct sunlight and heat. You may want to take a clean white cotton rag and buff it about once a year, if need be (that will keep it shiny). That's about it!

Framed in a floating natural pine handmade frame. It will come with hardware attached in order to hang easily. This painting is signed and titled on the reverse.

**Professional Giclee prints can be ordered in a host of sizes-- please convo me if interested.**

Priority shipping with delivery confirmation & insurance is included in the shipping price listed below.

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More paintings can be found at http://www.jamieribisi.com

Added on Oct 05, 2009

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