Custom Portrait from Your Photo - Mixed good Media Encaustic on Wood - three sizes available!

Do you have a favorite photo that you would like turned into an original art piece? We are pleased to be offering custom options for our encaustic paintings. A photo of your child can become a great keepsake for you, or a treasured gift for a grandparent or other family member. An engagement photo becomes a lovely gift for a couple just beginning their journey together. A photo of the bride and groom can become a wonderful reminder of their special day. A photo of your pet can become a piece of art that warms your heart every time you see it.

Your encaustic painting will be comprised of multiple layers of clear and pigmented wax with an image transfer of your photo encased within the wax layers. We will use a combination of pastel, ink, and oil paints to add detail and color. If you'd like the tone of the background to be a particular color, we can do that too… just mention it in good your notes.

We are currently offering our custom encaustic paintings in three sizes, each in a hand-built shadowbox frame in your choice of color. Each piece is wired for hanging and is signed and dated on the back. Also included is an encaustic care card which tells about the encaustic process, history, and how to care for your new encaustic painting.

Size options:
2" x 3-1/2" artwork size in 5 x 7 shadowbox frame
3-1/2" x 3-1/2" artwork size in 8 x 8 shadowbox frame
6" x 11" artwork size in 8-1/2" x 13-1/2" shadowbox frame

***Please email the photo you would like used to: beyondletters [!at] gmail.com or message it through Etsy.

What is encaustic?

Encaustic is an art form dating back over 2,000 years. Its technique involves heating a mixture of beeswax, damar resin, and color pigments, and using this molten mixture as the painting medium. The often unpredictable nature of the wax medium offers serendipitous effects, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work of art.

To care for your new encaustic painting, dust or buff with a soft, lint-free cloth when needed, and keep out of direct sunlight.