What I did before the Encaustic Wax Paintings

Here's a drawing of a fern that I did before the four wax paintings:

It may seem awkward, but it's taken from a real life object.

My First Encaustic Wax Paintings

 The bottom wax painting is my first encaustic wax painting ever. I was taught about the art through a few videos beforehand for my safety. The iron used in encaustic wax painting can get hot in its metal part, not to mention some certain other tools.