I used to have my studio in a popular artists building in Boston’s South End. There were many events and Open Studios that brought visitors to my door. Some came seeking out my work and others stumbled upon it as they wandered the three floors full of artists studios. Some had never heard of encaustic painting but all of them had questions… Is this ceramic? Did you bake it in an oven? Why is it so shiny? Will it melt off my wall? Can I touch it? How long did it take to paint this? After answering these questions and more I created a sheet to explain what encaustic painting is and how it’s done.