Encaustic is as versatile as any painting medium, and has a range of textural and colour advantages that make it an excellent alternative to oil painting in many different situations. as beeswax is impermeable, it will not deteriorate, or darken or turn yellow Encaustics are also environmentally safer, as they emit no toxic fumes, and do not require the use of solvents
Encaustic artworks require a rigid panel because the medium involves using heated beeswax mixed with colored pigments. This mixture is applied to a surface while still hot, and as it cools, it hardens. A rigid panel provides the necessary support to prevent the wax from cracking or warping, ensuring the artwork remains stable and intact over time.