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Exploring ancient art techniques with Houston artist Salli Babbitt

Fayum mummy portraits date to the Roman period, from the late 1st century BCE or the early 1st century CE onwards. It is not clear when their production ended, but recent research suggests the middle of the 3rd century.
Fayum mummy portraits date to the Roman period, from the late 1st century BCE or the early 1st century CE onwards. It is not clear when their production ended, but recent research suggests the middle of the 3rd century.

Pure magic can happen when you blend natural bees wax, crystallized tree sap, various pigments and awe-inspiring imagination!

And, acclaimed Houston mixed media and abstract artist, Salli Babbitt plans to bring that ‘magic’ – better known as Encaustic Painting – to the Conroe Art League Gallery, March 28.

Babbitt will present an opportunity for local artists to learn how to use the ancient technique and create “encaustic” paintings. Her workshop will provide three and a half hours of melting, carving, building, and adding pastels and more, as artists work to create two interesting “projects” on 8″ x 10″ panels.

For more about Babbitt’s work with encaustics and other media, visit her website at www.sallibabbitt.com. For additional information about the workshop, contact Nikie Wishnow via email at nikie@wynphotography.com, or telephone the Gallery at the Madeley Building at 936-756-9572.

The Conroe Art League Gallery is located at 127 Simonton in the Madeley Building.