Discover theArt of Cold WaxPainting
Painting with (Water-based) cold wax medium is a fun and easy way to add depth and texture to your art. You can mix it with oil paints or acrylics to create beautiful layered paintings. By learning simple cold wax painting techniques and trying different tools, you can make stunning textures that bring your art to life. Adding fun materials like wax crayons, pan pastels, collage etc. makes it a real mixed media technique! Whether you’re just starting or have been painting for years, adding cold wax to your paints is a great way to explore new ideas and boost your creativity.
What isCold Wax Mediumand Powerwax?
Cold wax medium is a buttery wax you mix with oil paint to build rich, matte layers and texture. Powerwax is the water-based version made for acrylics, with the same textured feel and easy cleanup.
Cold Wax Medium (Oils)
Mix with oils for slow-drying layers and exciting textures.
Powerwax (Acrylics)
Water-based wax for acrylics: faster drying, easy cleanup, same tactile depth.
Both
Ideal for layered effects, mark-making, and soft, matte finishes.
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I'm Marina,your guide toCold Wax Painting
I am so happy that you came to visit me here on my website and I would love to connect with you. I am a Dutch professional artist, living in the South of France with my family and lovely dog Tessa. I am passionate about painting with cold wax, whether it is with oils or acrylics. My whole creative process changed the day that I discovered the medium. My studio is surrounded by olive trees and lavender bushes and has a wonderful view. My inspiration comes from old crumbled walls and weathered shutters which I translate into my own unique painting process. I love to give my figurative paintings a sort of abstract but dreamy vibe by leaving out the details and leave room for the viewer to make his own a story. Whether you are here for my art or my online classes, I hope you enjoy looking around on my website.
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“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”
— Vincent van Gogh
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Join me for a free class, Painting Abstract Flowers in Cold Wax, Oils, and Acrylics! You'll learn fun, easy techniques to create textured, expressive florals—perfect for loosening up and exploring your creativity.
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My art is based on the beautiful philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. Paintings carefully built up layer by layer, showing imperfections and allowing history to shine through.
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“Marina's teaching style is so warm and encouraging. Her cold wax course completely transformed my approach to painting!”
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“The depth and texture in Marina's work is absolutely stunning. I'm honored to have one of her pieces in my home.”
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Paint with me - An Easy Abstract Landscape Tutorial
In this tutorial, you learn how to create depth in your paintings by using aerial perspective. Warm and cool colors are important, as is texture and value.
How to SIGN your cold wax paintings
Learn 5 easy ways to sign your cold wax and oil paintings! From transfer methods to carving into the wax, signing on the edge, or even the back, discover tips to add a personal, professional touch to your artwork. Perfect for cold wax painters, oil and acrylic artists, and anyone finishing their paintings.
What is water-based cold wax medium?
Powerwax for acrylics combines wax richness with acrylic flexibility. Perfect for textured, layered, or mixed media acrylic paintings, it works on canvas, panels, and rigid surfaces. Artists can blend colors, build textures, or carve patterns for unique effects. Powerwax adds depth, texture, and creative possibilities to any acrylic painting.
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My studio in the South of France is where the magic happens. Surrounded by olive trees and lavender, I create my layered texture paintings that tell a story.
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