Success Secrets: Working Large with Photo Encaustic Art
$97 USD
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- Lifetime Access via Download
- Includes In My Studio free — a $67 value
- Less than the cost of one warped panel and a wasted weekend re-doing it
Create Bold, Confident Photo Encaustic Artwork at Scale
Are you up for a creative challenge — one that pushes your vision and expands what feels possible in the studio?
Working large does exactly that.
But scaling up in photo encaustic comes with real questions:
– Will the panel warp?
– How do I keep the surface smooth and consistent?
– What happens when the image is bigger than the printer can handle?
Working Large was created to answer those questions clearly—so you can approach large-scale encaustic work with confidence instead of hesitation.
This focused masterclass video distills years of hands-on experience into practical, studio-tested guidance for creating large photo encaustic artwork that is both visually striking and deeply satisfying to make.
Working larger isn’t just about size—it’s about confidence, structure, and intention.
Without the right preparation, large panels can warp, surfaces can become uneven, and images can feel awkward or unresolved. These challenges often stop artists from ever trying—or from trying again.
This course removes that friction — whether you mount your images, embed them, or work with photo transfers.
Left: single center brace — holds until the panel is under wax and heat, where warping starts
Right: properly braced with cross supports — stays flat under the same conditions.
This course shows you how to brace correctly the first time.
You’ll come away from this course being able to:
— Brace and prepare large panels so they stay flat, not warped
— Build a smooth, consistent surface at scale
— Mount, tile, and align large or multiple images with confidence
— Approach big work with control instead of guesswork
Everything is taught with clarity and practicality—so you can move forward without guesswork.
As a bonus, this course includes In My Studio at no extra cost — a $67 value on its own. It’s Clare’s complete start-to-finish video of building an actual 30×30 tissue paper encaustic piece, from photo shoot through tiling, printing, and embedding. Everything Working Large teaches you to prepare for, you’ll watch happen in real time on a real piece.
About Clare O’Neill
I’m Clare, and I came to encaustic as a photographer — that’s the lens I teach through: I think about ink, print, and archival quality the way a photographer does, because that’s the world I already knew before wax ever entered the picture.
Along the way, I discovered that many artists hesitate to work at scale—not because they lack passion, but because the technical challenges of large panels and big images can feel overwhelming. That insight led me to create Working Large in Photo Encaustic, a focused masterclass that helps you approach larger formats with the same clarity and intention you bring to your images.
This course is ideal for you if:
- You already have basic experience with encaustic and photography
- You’re curious about working larger but feel unsure where to start
- You want your work to have more visual impact and presence
- You’re ready to push beyond small formats and explore scale
It’s especially helpful for artists preparing for exhibitions, installations, or simply wanting their work to take up more space—physically and creatively.
This course may not be a good fit if:
- You’re brand new to encaustic or photo encaustic
- You’re looking for a general introduction to the medium
- You prefer working exclusively in small formats
If you’re just getting started, I recommend beginning with a foundational course before tackling scale.
Before this course, my biggest concern was the surface. I’d already bought larger boards, but I was still struggling to cover an 8×10 evenly, so the idea of brushstrokes across something so much bigger felt intimidating. What makes sense now is that working large isn’t just doing the same thing on a bigger board — there’s real planning in how you prepare the panel, build the surface, and place the image. Watching Clare work through an actual large piece turned it into a series of manageable steps instead of one huge, overwhelming project.
— Eve Gonzalez Hannah
Ready to Think Bigger?
This is where working large stops feeling like a risk and starts feeling like a choice — no more warping, no more guessing whether the surface will hold.
Enroll in Working Large and start creating with confidence at scale.
Most importantly, you’ll stop asking “Can I do this?”
And start asking “How far do I want to take it?”
Instant access. Begin whenever you’re ready.
Lifetime access, download all content — $97 USD
Includes In My Studio ($67 value) at no extra cost.
Less than the cost of one warped panel and a wasted weekend re-doing it.
Tiling and working with multiple images is covered here as it relates to scale — if you want to go deeper into tissue paper printing and large tiled compositions specifically, that’s the focus of Embracing Tissue Paper, click here.
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FAQ's
What is this course about?
Working Large in Photo Encaustic is a focused masterclass that teaches the practical techniques needed to successfully create large-scale photo encaustic artwork. It addresses the structural, surface, and image challenges that come with working big.
Do I need prior experience with photo encaustic to take this course?
Yes. This course is designed for artists who already have a basic understanding of working with photographs and encaustic medium. It is not intended as a beginner introduction.
Will this course help if I’m afraid to work large?
Absolutely. One of the main goals of this course is to remove the intimidation around scale by showing you what actually matters—and how to prepare properly so you can work with confidence.
Is this course about artistic style or technique?
This course is primarily technique-focused. It provides the structural and technical foundation needed to support your creative vision when working large.
Is this content included in any of your other courses?
Working Large in Photo Encaustic is a standalone masterclass focused specifically on scale, surface preparation, and image handling. It also includes In My Studio as a bonus — Clare’s complete start-to-finish process video — at no additional cost. If you’ve already purchased In My Studio separately, you won’t need to buy it again; you already have everything included here.
How long do I have access to the course?
You’ll receive instant access to the videos upon purchase and can watch them at your own pace..
Is this course downloadable?
Yes. All of our courses are downloadable and are accessed on your computer.
Is this course refundable?
Due to the nature of digital content and immediate access, all sales are final.