Instructor: Janise Yntema
Wednesday - Thursday
June 14 - 15
10am - 4pm
2 sessions

Increase your knowledge of what is possible with encaustic in this course exploring mixed media, relief and three-dimensional approaches towards transforming the substrate when making art encaustic art. In this 2-day workshop students will learn new approaches in transforming the substrate as we build new strata as the foundation of paintings. Learn how a mixed media approach can enhance encaustic painting, bringing a new dimension to your work. Specifically how regarding the substrate not as a base but as an integral part of the creative journey. With a focus on upcycling and repurposing, materials compatible with encaustic such recycled cardboard and carton will form the structures of relief paintings as students integrate the substrate into works of art. During the course, students will master the ability to use encaustic as an encapsulator, both as a paint and binder, as a more sculptural approach towards painting is discovered. Direction will be given towards pacing an artwork, with tips on the development of compositional form. The importance of sequence will be discussed as students learn structurally sound methods to physically and metaphorically ‘build’ a painting. The advantages and limitations of combined materials will be considered as archival and safe studio practices are addressed. Experimentation will be encouraged, and a strong focus on individual support will be given. Students will return to their studios with new inspiration for the possibilities of encaustic in their artistic practices. Come explore the versatility possible with encaustic when a new approach to the substrate is consicered!

Janise Yntema is a contemporary artists noted for encaustic painting. In 2019 she was the recipient of the International Encaustic Artists.org Vendéenne Award for outstanding contribution to the fine art encaustic community. Originally from New York, Yntema received her formal art training at Parson’s School of Design/The New School in NYC and is listed, alongside Ai Wei Wei, as one of the “Notable New Schoolers”. Yntema began her career as a member of A.I.R. Gallery in NYC before moving abroad and joining Cadogan Contemporary in London. She recently received her Masters’ degree in the History and Philosophy of Art at the Paris School of History and Culture, University of Kent. She has lectured at the International Encaustic Conference in Provincetown, MA in 2017 and 2019 presentations: “The Environmental Politics of Wax and the Future of Encaustic” and “The Politics Behind the Bees”. Her work received the director’s award at the conference in 2018. Having had solo and museums shows throughout the US and Europe, she is represented by Brenda Taylor Gallery, Boston, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh and Cadogan Contemporary in London. Museum shows include the Royal Scottish Academy Annual, Edinburgh, The Royal Academy Summer Show, London, Bozar, Brussels, The Cape Cod Museum, Massachusetts, The Morris Museum, New Jersey and The Monmouth Museum, New Jersey. Her works have been included in numerous public and private collections throughout Europe and the United States. Janise’s teaching focuses on developing a personalized experience for each student’s aesthetic voice. Her versatile experience with realism, mixed media and sculptural forms offers unique insights into the possibilities of working with encaustic. She lives Belgium and has taught throughout Europe.