I paint with encaustic, which is hot beeswax. Encaustic painting is one of the oldest painting techniques, originating in ancient Greece. The word “encaustic” comes from the Greek word “enkaustikos,” meaning to burn in or to fuse.

Initially, Greek artists used beeswax and resin to decorate ships, sculptures, and buildings. Later, they adapted the technique to create vibrant, durable portraits, including the famous Fayum portraits in Egypt. 
As you can see with these details, encaustic creates beautiful, textured surfaces, into which I can make marks and inscribe words.