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Medium: Encaustic
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Neo-Expressionist painting depicts a young woman in luminous light. Encaustic on canvas, 13 x 15 inches. Unsigned. Minor paint loss along right edge.

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Neo-Expressionist painting depicts a young woman in luminous light. Encaustic on canvas, 14 x 17 inches. Unsigned. Minor paint loss along edge.

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

Modernist Encaustic Painting Portrait Boston Expressionist
Modernist Encaustic Painting Portrait Boston Expressionist

Modernist Encaustic Painting Portrait Boston Expressionist

By David Aronson

Located in Surfside, FL

Bears old label verso from Raydon Gallery in New York city. Aronson, David 1923- David Aronson, son of a rabbi, was born in Lithuania in 1923 and immigrated to America at the age of ...

Category

20th Century Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

"Muse of Mystery", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
"Muse of Mystery", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

"Muse of Mystery", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

Located in Detroit, MI

Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that hearkens a response to their spirit, to find company in their character. This particular piece is the "Muse of Mystery" and is part of a set of nine that are sold separately from one another. Encaustic painting is an ancient art form (some early icons are encaustic), where hot wax is mixed with pigment and resin, and painted while liquid. Throughout the process, everything is repeatedly fused with fire and sometimes things melt in an unintended direction. Linden’s process involves repeatedly carving parts out and filling them back in, so the works are splayed out in a loose application of hot liquid, then cut back, then washed over with brushes of hot wax again. It’s a combination of chaos and control. The series draws inspiration from women all over the globe, as originally photographed by Mihaela Noroc for her book The Atlas of Beauty. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will go towards her project. While internationally influenced, the pieces were painted, scraped, and carved at the artist’s hundred year old Detroit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil

"Muse of Insight", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
"Muse of Insight", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

"Muse of Insight", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

Located in Detroit, MI

Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that he...

Category

2010s Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil

Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Neo-Expressionist painting depicts a young woman in luminous light. Encaustic on canvas, 13 x 16 inches. Unsigned. Minor paint loss along left edge.

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil paint ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

"Muse of Transition", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
"Muse of Transition", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

"Muse of Transition", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

Located in Detroit, MI

Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that hearkens a response to their spirit, to find company in their character. This particular piece is the "Muse of Transition" and is part of a set of nine that are sold separately from one another. Encaustic painting is an ancient art form (some early icons are encaustic), where hot wax is mixed with pigment and resin, and painted while liquid. Throughout the process, everything is repeatedly fused with fire and sometimes things melt in an unintended direction. Linden’s process involves repeatedly carving parts out and filling them back in, so the works are splayed out in a loose application of hot liquid, then cut back, then washed over with brushes of hot wax again. It’s a combination of chaos and control. The series draws inspiration from women all over the globe, as originally photographed by Mihaela Noroc for her book The Atlas of Beauty. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will go towards her project. While internationally influenced, the pieces were painted, scraped, and carved at the artist’s hundred year old Detroit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil

Banquo's Funeral
Banquo's Funeral

Banquo's Funeral

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of Canada's the most distinctive artists. He is renowned internationally for his encaustic paintings, a notoriously difficult medium to work in. Sch...

Category

1990s Contemporary Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Wax, Encaustic, Oil

Profile of Simone
Profile of Simone

Profile of Simone

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil paint ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

"Muse of Deliberation", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
"Muse of Deliberation", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

"Muse of Deliberation", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

Located in Detroit, MI

Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that hearkens a response to their spirit, to find company in their character. This particular piece is the "Muse of Deliberation" and is part of a set of nine that are sold separately from one another. Encaustic painting is an ancient art form (some early icons are encaustic), where hot wax is mixed with pigment and resin, and painted while liquid. Throughout the process, everything is repeatedly fused with fire and sometimes things melt in an unintended direction. Linden’s process involves repeatedly carving parts out and filling them back in, so the works are splayed out in a loose application of hot liquid, then cut back, then washed over with brushes of hot wax again. It’s a combination of chaos and control. The series draws inspiration from women all over the globe, as originally photographed by Mihaela Noroc for her book The Atlas of Beauty. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will go towards her project. While internationally influenced, the pieces were painted, scraped, and carved at the artist’s hundred year old Detroit...

Category

2010s Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil

"Muse of Vitality", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
"Muse of Vitality", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

"Muse of Vitality", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

Located in Detroit, MI

Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that hearkens a response to their spirit, to find company in their character. This particular piece is the "Muse of Vitality" and is part of a set of nine that are sold separately from one another. Encaustic painting is an ancient art form (some early icons are encaustic), where hot wax is mixed with pigment and resin, and painted while liquid. Throughout the process, everything is repeatedly fused with fire and sometimes things melt in an unintended direction. Linden’s process involves repeatedly carving parts out and filling them back in, so the works are splayed out in a loose application of hot liquid, then cut back, then washed over with brushes of hot wax again. It’s a combination of chaos and control. The series draws inspiration from women all over the globe, as originally photographed by Mihaela Noroc for her book The Atlas of Beauty. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will go towards her project. While internationally influenced, the pieces were painted, scraped, and carved at the artist’s hundred year old Detroit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil

"Muse of Passion", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
"Muse of Passion", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

"Muse of Passion", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

Located in Detroit, MI

Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that hearkens a response to their spirit, to find company in their character. This particular piece is the "Muse of Passion" and is part of a set of nine that are sold separately from one another. Encaustic painting is an ancient art form (some early icons are encaustic), where hot wax is mixed with pigment and resin, and painted while liquid. Throughout the process, everything is repeatedly fused with fire and sometimes things melt in an unintended direction. Linden’s process involves repeatedly carving parts out and filling them back in, so the works are splayed out in a loose application of hot liquid, then cut back, then washed over with brushes of hot wax again. It’s a combination of chaos and control. The series draws inspiration from women all over the globe, as originally photographed by Mihaela Noroc for her book The Atlas of Beauty. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will go towards her project. While internationally influenced, the pieces were painted, scraped, and carved at the artist’s hundred year old Detroit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil

"Muse of Wonder", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
"Muse of Wonder", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

"Muse of Wonder", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

Located in Detroit, MI

Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that hearkens a response to their spirit, to find company in their character. This particular piece is the "Muse of Wonder" and is part of a set of nine that are sold separately from one another. Encaustic painting is an ancient art form (some early icons are encaustic), where hot wax is mixed with pigment and resin, and painted while liquid. Throughout the process, everything is repeatedly fused with fire and sometimes things melt in an unintended direction. Linden’s process involves repeatedly carving parts out and filling them back in, so the works are splayed out in a loose application of hot liquid, then cut back, then washed over with brushes of hot wax again. It’s a combination of chaos and control. The series draws inspiration from women all over the globe, as originally photographed by Mihaela Noroc for her book The Atlas of Beauty. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will go towards her project. While internationally influenced, the pieces were painted, scraped, and carved at the artist’s hundred year old Detroit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil

"Muse of Confidence", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
"Muse of Confidence", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

"Muse of Confidence", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood

Located in Detroit, MI

Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that hearkens a response to their spirit, to find company in their character. This particular piece is the "Muse of Confidence" and is part of a set of nine that are sold separately from one another. Encaustic painting is an ancient art form (some early icons are encaustic), where hot wax is mixed with pigment and resin, and painted while liquid. Throughout the process, everything is repeatedly fused with fire and sometimes things melt in an unintended direction. Linden’s process involves repeatedly carving parts out and filling them back in, so the works are splayed out in a loose application of hot liquid, then cut back, then washed over with brushes of hot wax again. It’s a combination of chaos and control. The series draws inspiration from women all over the globe, as originally photographed by Mihaela Noroc for her book The Atlas of Beauty. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will go towards her project. While internationally influenced, the pieces were painted, scraped, and carved at the artist’s hundred year old Detroit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil

"The Eye of Chuck Close", encaustic and oil stick
"The Eye of Chuck Close", encaustic and oil stick

"The Eye of Chuck Close", encaustic and oil stick

By Ceravolo

Located in Southampton, NY

"The Eye of Chuck Close" by Ceravolo is acrylic oil stick and encaustic paint on two layers. The top lay is set about 1/2 inch in front of the bottom layer....

Category

2010s Contemporary Encaustic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Acrylic

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Encaustic portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Encaustic portrait paintings available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include David Aronson, Ceravolo, and Morris Shulman. Frequently made by artists working in the Expressionist, Contemporary, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Encaustic portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available Prices for portrait paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $1,495,000, while the average work can sell for $3,397.