Cold Wax
medium:
Techniques, Concepts & Conversations
$49
Now In Its 3rd Printing!
Winner of TWO
International Book Awards!
...will provide both inspiration and practical information for decades to come.
The conversations and images contained in this book demonstrate that artists have a facility for taking ideas, methods and techniques from the past and renewing them in unexpected ways.
– John Seed, The Huffington Post
McLaughlin and Crowell have given cold-wax artists (and artists-to-be) an enormous gift. Impossible to imagine a book that could be more comprehensive, thoughtful, careful, and generously written and presented.
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Great technical resource and the examples by many well-know artists are really nice. Yessssss, I recommend this book. 
Elizabeth Wheeler
November 7, 2018 - It was all there for beginners to get excited about! So happy to have it in my studio after reading it cover to cover.
Gary Leitch
March 21, 2020 - It's by far the most comprehensive book on cold wax and the variety of things you can do with it! Rebecca and Jerry are the ultimate professionals that together have produced an outstanding resource book for all artists interested in cold wax!
Gretchen Black Papka
June 27, 2019 - This is the most comprehensive resource. Everything and anything you want to know is in this book. It is also beautiful. I have it out on my coffee table and love to page through it.
Barb Weber
June 30, 2019 - It seems to touch on every question or problem that one may have related to working with CWM. It’s a wonderful resource to have at your fingertips.
Carolyn Bridgers Reed
November 11, 2019 - It answers every question I have about cold wax and more.
Jinx Griswold
August 13, 2019 - The ultimate cold wax medium reference, no matter what stage of artistic development you are at. Also, it is an easy read -- neither simplistic or scholarly. It's also a good way to discover some of the best cold wax medium artists out there.
Johnny-Valerie Jackson
March 3, 2019 - Beautiful book! Fantastic images of technique and gorgeous artwork. Filled with well explained and practical information! Printed on high quality paper. Thumbs up!
Kathleen Schildmeyer
November 23, 2018 - I understand that this book has been seen as the Bible when it comes to cold wax medium. After reading it, I do agree very much! In my eye it is a wonderful book, it had me captured from the moment I opened it, with all the educational chapters, the beautiful illustrations and elegant layout I strongly recommend this book!
Merete Hov
October 11, 2019 - This is an incredible book.I've never seen anything like it for other media. Every time I pick it up I learn something new. Thank you for the forethought and amazing amount of hard work that went into it.
Laura Gibbs
September 7, 2018
More than just a technical guide, this 320-page, fully illustrated book provides comprehensive information for those who are new to cold wax, as well as technical expertise and inspiration to those already using the medium.
The authors’ advice and experience–along with the work and words of over 100 artists from around the world–will strengthen your work and studio practice, suggest exciting new directions, and support thoughtful self-critique.
Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin feel strongly that the "why" of using cold wax medium is as important as the “how.”
Many of the artists whose work appears in the book speak about intentions, process, and experimentation. The authors include their own thoughts about these topics, and more.
And because readers also want clear information and direction for working with cold wax, large sections of the book are devoted to important practical information, including: materials, detailed lists of supplies, studio setup, illustrated how-to sections, and in-depth discussion of procedures.
The book’s many images—which include paintings, collages, combines, prints, and even sculpture—provide artistic inspiration and illustrate the diversity of ways artists around the world are using cold wax medium. There are quotes, recipes, and tips from many of the artists, as well as a final chapter that focuses on the reflections of a selection of key artists.
Cold Wax Medium: Techniques, Concepts & Conversations will provide both inspiration and practical information for decades to come.
