Lapices de cera

Lápices de cera (original German: Wachsstifte), written by German artist and art educator Lothar Kampmann and published by Editorial Bouret as part of the Colección Creaciones Artísticas (Artistic Creations collection, c. 1970s), is a practical art instructional guide dedicated to creative techniques using wax crayons and oil pastels.Key HighlightsTechniques & Methods: The book presents a wide range of expressive possibilities using wax crayons, including sgraffito (scratchboard techniques over wax layers), wax resist with watercolors, heat melting, layered blending, and textural rubbing (frottage).Pedagogical Approach: Designed for art teachers, educators, and students, Kampmann emphasizes free experimentation, demonstrating how simple, accessible materials like wax crayons can be used to build rich visual textures, vibrant color mixing, and bold compositions.Part of the Creaciones Artísticas Series: This title forms part of Kampmann's popular translated series of studio craft man