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Allison · 2007-09-20 18:18:55

I recently was told by a gallery in Atlanta that encaustic paintings are too fragile and they have a tough time placing them. They sell mainly to corporate accounts (I would like too as well) and they say they worry about placing them in public spaces due to the fragile nature of the medium.

Has anyone else run into this? I do however, worry about transporting large pieces. I'm feeling a little rejected right now. :cry:

Layton · 2007-09-20 20:38:07

Allison,

I feel your pain. I have been getting the same response about Encaustic work from a couple of galleries. So at times, I feel a little rejected and drawn to pick up the old paint brush and oil paints.

Maybe someone out there in "Wax World" could share their thoughts or encouragement with us.

Layton

Allison · 2007-09-20 21:23:00

Somehow I feel better knowing I'm not alone. I hope we receive new enlightened insight into our "wax worlds". All of this hasn't stopped me yet. I have other ideas up my sleeve other than the gallery route.

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#1 2007-09-20 18:18:55

Encaustic too fragile?

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Re: Encaustic too fragile?

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Allison Member	Encaustic too fragile? I recently was told by a gallery in Atlanta that encaustic paintings are too fragile and they have a tough time placing them. They sell mainly to corporate accounts (I would like too as well) and they say they worry about placing them in public spaces due to the fragile nature of the medium. Has anyone else run into this? I do however, worry about transporting large pieces. I'm feeling a little rejected right now. :cry:

Layton Member	Re: Encaustic too fragile? Allison, I feel your pain. I have been getting the same response about Encaustic work from a couple of galleries. So at times, I feel a little rejected and drawn to pick up the old paint brush and oil paints. Maybe someone out there in "Wax World" could share their thoughts or encouragement with us. Layton

Allison Member	Re: Encaustic too fragile? Somehow I feel better knowing I'm not alone. I hope we receive new enlightened insight into our "wax worlds". All of this hasn't stopped me yet. I have other ideas up my sleeve other than the gallery route.