These days I am more selective about how often I take time away from my studio practice to teach, but it important to me that I continue to share the love of this ancient painting technique with the world. Teaching encaustic painting is a unique and rewarding experience that allows me to share me passion and knowledge with others. Encaustic offers a plethora of creative possibilities.

In this blog, I’ll delve into the challenges and rewards that come with teaching encaustic painting, and how it can transform both the teacher and the students.

Glacier movement and other scientific ‘perspectives’ inspire contemporary paintings by Elise Wagner. Learn about the work of Edward Burtynsky and about how Elise found inspiration for a series of new prints and painting.

What is encaustic paint and collagraph printmaking, and how can these mediums be combined? Elise Wagner gives a brief history of encaustic and collagraph and shares her innovative encaustic collagraph printmaking process.

Wagner Encaustic Collagraph Wax is specially formulated for collagraph printmaking. Directions for use, video tutorial and product information.

Elise Wagner provides restoration consultations and services for collectors at her Portland, Oregon studio. Encaustic paintings or objects that need repair deserve the expert eye and the skillful touch of an experienced encaustic painter and restorationist.

Over the years I developed an affinity for irons of all kinds, antique irons, small irons, big steam irons but there’s one very special travel iron that started it all.