Why I make my own cold wax

Peter Corr is at Cheltenham April 4th - 6th 2025

On October 25, 2024, I will be giving a presentation at the Isle of Ely Art Society. The event begins at 7:00 pm and will include a demonstration of my creative process. If you're interested in the innovative use of cold wax medium and how it can enhance oil painting, this event is for you. The demonstration will be held at the Methodist Church, 13 - 15 Chapel Street, Ely. You can enter via Chapel Street or through the gate at the back of St Mary’s car park. Non-members are w

Gold enamel and cold wax medium

As an artist, it is important to consider the appropriate level of detail for a particular work. Although including intricate fine detail ca

Using cold wax medium with oil paint to create a forest

What is Cold Wax Medium and how can I use it effectively in my oil paintings? Can I make my cold wax medium? Your questions answered

Peter Corr Painting Sale This highly textured and imposing oil and cold wax large-scale painting has recently been purchased by a...

This is the work currently in the studio. I have decided to produce a series of paintings based on the VolksPark in Berlin

For centuries, the death of painting has been proclaimed. Since the invention of printing during the Han dynasty (around 100 AD), artists have anxiously watched each new technological advancement. We've always felt threatened by machines' potential to undermine us, replacing our skills and expertise. When the printing press emerged, artists had valid concerns, but they eventually leveraged mechanical reproduction to replicate their work and reach a broader audience. However,

How to be creative with oil paint and cold wax. Using Jeff Becks guitar playing for inspiration

Fenland Landscape Photography Monochrome

This November I am delighted to be showing new work with the Darryl Nantais Gallery at the Edinburgh Art Fair. The EAF is an...

Cold wax landscape painting techniques

Cold wax is a versatile and forgiving painting medium. The essential characteristic of cold wax is the ability to respond quickly to...

WHY USE COLD WAX MEDIUM? WHAT IS COLD WAX MEDIUM? USING FLUID COLD WAX MEDIUM DRYING PROCEDURES SEE MY PAINTINGS IN PERSON SUBSCRIBE ...

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I have been painting with cold wax for several years now and in this art blog post offer advice on techniques and discuss how I use...

Damien Hirst used formaldehyde; he would have been better served by an eco-friendly peat bog. 'Between Worlds' abstract Fenland painting..

Oil and Cold ax painting of a forest 100 x 150 cm on canvas