This artist is using an electric griddle to heat wax to mix with their paint. This process is called encaustic painting, where the artist mixes wax with their paints to create a very textured surface. This process started in Egypt and was also used by American artist Jasper Johns in the 20th century.Galleries:Art Studio, Encaustic PaintingKeywords:art, artist, encaustic, griddle, paint, paintbrush, painting, waxPhoto Location: University of South Florida, Tampa, FloridaPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 04/01/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIOriginal Dimensions: 5167×3445Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 28°3'16.5269"N 82°24'49.4262"WPicture Number: 9797
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