Female Figure
By Thaddeus Radell
Located in Atlanta, GA
In my paintings, I use a cold wax medium combined with dry pigments, oil paint, and embedded fragments of burlap.
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Jute, Wax, Oil, Wood Panel
Female Figure
By Thaddeus Radell
Located in Atlanta, GA
In my paintings, I use a cold wax medium combined with dry pigments, oil paint, and embedded fragments of burlap.
Jute, Wax, Oil, Wood Panel
Insight, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Virginia Cole
Located in Yardley, PA
Created by starting with several layers of oil paint and cold wax medium. I use various tools and mediums for line work and mark-making (i.e. graphite, oil stick, skewers and other ...
Oil
Reason to Believe---diptych, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jo Moore
Located in Yardley, PA
Textured, encaustic, diptych, Oil on canvas, cold wax, abstract, color field, minimalism, sealed, archival, ready to hang. 36x24x1.5 deep :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes ...
Oil
Aurora Borealis, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tiffany Blaise
Located in Yardley, PA
Each piece is created with soft and layers of oil paint, ink and cold wax to achieve a luminous effect. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate ...
Oil
The Reluctance of September Leaves, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Patricia Ariel
Located in Yardley, PA
Medium: Oil, acrylics, cold wax on paper Dimensions: 19 x 24 inches Year of completion: 2022 This work is the beginning of a new series titled Songs for the Lone & Forgotten, in whic...
Oil
The Masque of Comus
By Thaddeus Radell
Located in Atlanta, GA
In my paintings, I use a cold wax medium combined with dry pigments, oil paint, and embedded fragments of burlap.
Jute, Wax, Oil, Wood Panel
Fractured, Abstract Oil Painting
By Dorothy Gaziano
Located in San Francisco, CA
About the ArtistArtist Dorothy Gaziano depicts abstract sceneries with acrylics, oil pigments, and cold wax. Her process involves applying thin layers of paint, adding and scraping a...
Oil
Poppy Seed Heads, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
This is was done with quality oil paints and cold wax on stretched linen. It offers a lot of texture and interest.
Oil
Shaman Singers V, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jo Moore
Located in Yardley, PA
Textured, impasto,landscape, Oil on canvas, cold wax, abstract, landscape, minimalism, shaman, sealed, archival, ready to hang. 24x20x1.5 deep :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece ...
Oil
A Broken Hallelujah, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jo Moore
Located in Yardley, PA
Heavily Textured, impasto, Oil on canvas, cold wax, abstract, color field, minimalism, sealed, archival, ready to hang. 48x24x1.5 deep :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes wi...
Oil
Once in a Blue Moon Shell
By Rebecca Sobin
Located in Austin, TX
"Once in a Blue Moon Shell" is an abstract expressionist painting by Rebecca Sobin executed in oil, cold wax medium on a cradled wood panel; measuring 12 x 12 inches.
Wax, Oil, Wood Panel
Night Spirits (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
The dimensions of each element are 84 x 60 cm (33.1 x 23.6 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encaustic (beesw...
Mixed Media, Wax, Oil, Panel
Yogiri (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
The dimensions of each element are 84 x 60 cm (33.1 x 23.6 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encaustic (beesw...
Mixed Media, Wax, Oil, Panel
Floral Mystique
By Rebecca Sobin
Located in Austin, TX
"Floral Mystique" is an abstract diptych painted by Rebecca Sobin in oil, cold wax medium, and pastel powder on a cradled wood panel; measuring 44 x 44 inches.
Wax, Oil, Wood Panel, Pigment
$3,200
Prana
By Rebecca Sobin
Located in Austin, TX
"Prana" is an abstract expressionist painting by Rebecca Sobin executed in oil, cold wax medium, and graphite on a cradled wood panel; measuring 36 x 36 inches.
Wax, Oil, Wood Panel, Graphite
After the Lighting
By Rebecca Sobin
Located in Austin, TX
"After the Lightning" is an abstract painting by Rebecca Sobin executed in oil, cold wax medium, and pastel powder on a cradled wood panel; measuring 12 x 12 inches.
Wax, Oil, Wood Panel, Pigment
Une Femme avec une Tresse Bleue, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is more than a visual experience; it's a symphony for the eyes. 48x24x.75 inches, the edges are painted, oil & cold wax, will be wired before shipping :: Paint...
Oil
Mustard Club, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
It was done with quality oils and cold wax on a RayMar panel and is framed in a lovely gold frame.
Oil
Abstract Landscape - Field of Green, Abstract Oil Painting
By Dorothy Gaziano
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Dorothy Gaziano used oil paint and cold wax to create the piece.About the ArtistArtist Dorothy Gaziano depicts abstract scenes primarily in cool colors, drawing inspiration fr...
Oil
Where the Angels Soar IV, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Jo Moore
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil and acrylic on canvas, crackle/cold wax texture, impressionistic color field, landscape, minimalism, sealed, archival, ready to hang.
Acrylic
Kumo 10 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 19.5 x 19.5 cm matted to 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encau...
Resin, Paper, Wax, Pigment
Kumo 9 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 19.5 x 19.5 cm matted to 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encau...
Resin, Paper, Wax, Pigment
Kumo 8 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 19.5 x 19.5 cm matted to 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encau...
Resin, Paper, Wax, Pigment
Kumo 6 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 19.5 x 19.5 cm matted to 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encau...
Resin, Paper, Wax, Pigment
Kumo 4 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 19.5 x 19.5 cm matted to 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encau...
Resin, Paper, Wax, Pigment
Kumo 5 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 19.5 x 19.5 cm matted to 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encau...
Resin, Paper, Wax, Pigment
Kumo 2 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 19.5 x 19.5 cm matted to 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encau...
Resin, Paper, Wax, Pigment
Kumo 1 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 19.5 x 19.5 cm matted to 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encau...
Resin, Paper, Wax, Pigment
Meet Me By the Harbour, Abstract Seascape Painting, Blue Art, Contemporary Art
By Mary Scott
Located in Deddington, GB
Created with oil paint and cold wax, it includes 'sgraffito' textures created with a pointed implement and pencil marks, scratching through to coloured layers beneath the pale surface.
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
The Light From Within: Furcula Major, Abstract Painting
By Maya Malioutina
Located in San Francisco, CA
The artwork is painted with acrylic, charcoal, and cold wax. It is embellished with gold and silver leaf, and has a rusted surface underneath.
Mixed Media
Yellow on Yellow (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
19 x 36 cm (7.5 x 14.2 in) image mounted on board 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in) matted Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heate...
Wax, Encaustic, Archival Paper
Umi 5 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 40 x 32 cm (15.7 x 12.6 in) matted to 61 x 51.x 0.1 cm (24 x 20.1 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional he...
Paper, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
Umi 6 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 40 x 32 cm (15.7 x 12.6 in) matted to 61 x 51.x 0.1 cm (24 x 20.1 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional he...
Paper, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
Umi 4 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 40 x 32 cm (15.7 x 12.6 in) matted to 61 x 51.x 0.1 cm (24 x 20.1 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional he...
Paper, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
Umi 2 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 40 x 32 cm (15.7 x 12.6 in) matted to 61 x 51.x 0.1 cm (24 x 20.1 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional he...
Paper, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
Umi 3 (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Image size is 40 x 32 cm (15.7 x 12.6 in) matted to 61 x 51.x 0.1 cm (24 x 20.1 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional he...
Paper, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
Portrait d'un Coq, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is an ode to life's complex intricacy, envisioned to invigorate any space with its vivid, pulsating character. 40x20x.75 inches oil and cold wax on canvas, the edges...
Oil
Liminal Space
By Paula Valenzuela
Located in San Francisco, CA
She uses acrylics, resins, pigments, minerals, rust, varnishes, gels, oil sticks and cold wax. Paula's technique is tactile. She plays with the texture of painting, endlessly editing...
Canvas, Mixed Media
Sizzle, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
They're beauty and color composition is very hot and sizzley in this one. 25x25x.75 oil and cold wax on canvas. The edges are painted. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes...
Oil
Lute & Flute, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
A dreamlike piece. 48x20x.75 inches, oil and cold wax on canvas, the edges are painted and it will be wired before shipping. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with ...
Oil
Turquoise Veil, Abstract Oil Painting
By Dorothy Gaziano
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsLayers of oil paint mixed with cold wax define the abstract painting. Shades of turquoise, cyan, and teal create a calm, watery feeling.
Oil
Oil Painting By New York Artist Sandrine Kern 'Montargis'
By Sandrine Kern
Located in White Plains, NY
Instead of utilizing hot wax in her process, Kern combines oil sticks, oil paint, and cold wax to create a creamy, rich surface rifled with depth.
Canvas, Wax, Oil
October Air: Contemporary Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, Framed
By Rob Van Hoek
Located in BARCELONA, ES
For the final layers, the artist works with oil paint mixed with Liquin and a touch of Cold Wax Medium. They use fairly large flat brushes for broader strokes and employ unconvention...
Canvas, Mixed Media
Tall Trees: Contemporary Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, Framed
By Rob Van Hoek
Located in BARCELONA, ES
For the final layers, the artist works with oil paint mixed with Liquin and a touch of Cold Wax Medium. They use fairly large flat brushes for broader strokes and employ unconvention...
Canvas, Mixed Media
St. Raphael, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
Raphael is 50 x 21 x 1 inches, oil and cold wax on canvas with silver and gold leaf accents, the edges are painted and I wire before shipping. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This pie...
Oil
Blood Moon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
On 2 canvases each 48x24x.75 they both make one painting "Blood Moon" which is 48x48x.75 oil and cold wax on canvas, the edges are painted, they are signed front and back, wired.
Oil
Flowers for Me
By Paula Valenzuela
Located in San Francisco, CA
She uses acrylics, resins, pigments, minerals, rust, varnishes, gels, oil sticks and cold wax. Paula's technique is tactile. She plays with the texture of painting, endlessly editing...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel
St Michael, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
I love painting angels and saints, they are a favorite subject of mine, they make me feel good. He is 50x21x.75 oil, cold wax, silver leaf and a little diamond dust.
Oil
St. Gabe, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
He is 50x21x.75 inches oil, cold wax, silver leaf and a little diamond dust.
Oil
Ancient One-Acrylic painting, tissue paper monoprints on canvas.
By Majio
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Ancestors is a series using cold wax, oil stick and layers of marked tissue paper with monoprints.
Canvas, Acrylic, Tissue Paper, Monoprint
Samba, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
This one is done with my favorite medium, oil and cold wax, some glitter mixed in the paint, gold and silver gild paint and a little diamond dust to add sparkle. 50x31x.75 the edges ...
Oil
Double Vision, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
Kind of a flash back of my disco nights, this is kind of how it feels after a couple of drinks, loud music, a full dance floor and a strobe light. 2 canvases on heavy duty bars, 54x3...
Oil
$5,625
Adieu
By Alison Haley Paul
Located in Napa, CA
She begins with a charcoal gray canvas and uses a palate knife, mixed oil paint and cold wax to create her dynamic lines and intricate textures.
Canvas, Charcoal, Wax, Oil, Graphite, Pigment
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alchemic Tango Boardgame Painting, Acrylic on Panel, Symbolist, 2010+
By Majio
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Tango Boardgame Series: Alchemic Tango with acrylic paint, cold wax and rust paint and decorative paper on panel.
Paper, Acrylic
$8,975
Midday
By Alison Haley Paul
Located in Napa, CA
She begins with a charcoal gray canvas and uses a palate knife, mixed oil paint and cold wax to create her dynamic lines and intricate textures.
Canvas, Charcoal, Wax, Oil, Graphite, Pigment
$11,550
Symphonic
By Alison Haley Paul
Located in Napa, CA
She begins with a charcoal gray canvas and uses a palate knife, mixed oil paint and cold wax to create her dynamic lines and intricate textures.
Canvas, Charcoal, Wax, Oil, Graphite, Pigment
Spiral of Energy
By Paula Valenzuela
Located in San Francisco, CA
She uses acrylics, resins, pigments, minerals, rust, varnishes, gels, oil sticks and cold wax. Paula's technique is tactile. She plays with the texture of painting, endlessly editing...
Paper, Crayon, Ink, Watercolor
Borealis, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Patricia Ariel
Located in Yardley, PA
Medium: mixed media (oil, acrylic, cold wax, paper) on canvas Size: 12 x 12 in Year of completion: 2024 "The earth changes The way we speak to each other has changed As for a...
Oil
Deep Time (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encaustic (beeswax and resin) to contemporary cold wax and oil stick techniques.
Linen, Mixed Media, Oil
Stillness at Duck (Abstract Painting)
By Janise Yntema
Located in London, GB
Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encaustic (beeswax and resin) to contemporary cold wax and oil stick techniques.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
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