Shag Chafe
Artist
Susan Dory
MediumWax, oil on canvas over panel
Dimensions18 x 12 x 2 in. (45.7 x 30.5 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineSeattle City Light 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
Today, encaustic is more commonly an easel painting technique. The important characteristic of encaustic painting is that once heat is applied, all signs of application disappear, leaving an even surface which can be polished to low sheen.
