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Diane Williams
Cold Wax and Oil
Cold Wax and Oil
An introduction of cold wax medium, a blend of beeswax, resin, and polymers that’s low-odor and speeds up oil paint drying time. My mentors, Jerry McLaughlin and Rebecca Crowell, guided my studies in Greece, San Miguel de Allende, Ireland, and Benicia, CA.
Cold wax is typically mixed 50/50 with oil paint and applied using scrapers, brayers, and palette knives—rarely with brushes. This approach builds rich, layered surfaces, creating luminous colors and beautiful light effects. During the demo, I’ll share techniques for adding texture and depth through multiple layers.
Artist Bio
Diane Williams is a Bay Area abstraction painter whose practice centers on cold wax and oil, acrylic and mixed media. She earned a BA in Studio Art from UCSB, an MA in Studio Art from CSU Sacramento, and an MFA in Arts and Consciousness Studies from JFK University. Diane has studied extensively with Jerry McLaughlin and Rebecca Crowell in Greece, Mexico, Ireland, and California, developing a layered, textural approach that emphasizes luminosity and depth. She also teaches workshops and demonstrations locally and across the U.S.