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WELCOME!
to my art to wear website..
Thank you for visiting. I hand paint silk and velvet scarves, and silk kimonos. All the silk starts out white, and is stretched on saw horses, and on a 4'x6' table with boards that raise the silk up. I steam all my pieces for permanency.
My steamer is a tamale pot with a wire rack inside. I have been using this steamer for 17 years and have painted over 400 scarves and about 40 silk kimonos. You don't need really fancy equipment to do silk painting, or any art actually.
What keeps me going and engaged is the magic and flow of silk painting. I don't use wax, as my process is free form, like watercolor painting. I use Chinese bamboo brushes, foam brushes, and bristle house painting brushes. At times, I have used a broom and dipped the broom into the dye. I work primarily with Procion H dyes, but have painted with MX cold batch dyes.
It is a delight and privilege to do this work. And a true gift that people wear my pieces.
I live in Taos, New Mexico. There are many, many artists that live and work here. Taos was established as an art colony in 1918 by the Taos Society of Artists, a famous historical event, that still influences the artists who gravitate to this mountain town.
The high desert air, pristine light, clear blue skies, and spacious landscapes are still inspiring artists to this day; me included.
I have a contact form if you have any questions or would like to purchase a piece. The scarves and kimonos you see in the slideshow are all sold, but I'm always painting more, and if you contact me, we can discuss what you're interested in.
Please feel free to visit my Facebook page and view more of my work there.
Thank you for visiting my site
Best wishes,
Laura
to my art to wear website..
Thank you for visiting. I hand paint silk and velvet scarves, and silk kimonos. All the silk starts out white, and is stretched on saw horses, and on a 4'x6' table with boards that raise the silk up. I steam all my pieces for permanency.
My steamer is a tamale pot with a wire rack inside. I have been using this steamer for 17 years and have painted over 400 scarves and about 40 silk kimonos. You don't need really fancy equipment to do silk painting, or any art actually.
What keeps me going and engaged is the magic and flow of silk painting. I don't use wax, as my process is free form, like watercolor painting. I use Chinese bamboo brushes, foam brushes, and bristle house painting brushes. At times, I have used a broom and dipped the broom into the dye. I work primarily with Procion H dyes, but have painted with MX cold batch dyes.
It is a delight and privilege to do this work. And a true gift that people wear my pieces.
I live in Taos, New Mexico. There are many, many artists that live and work here. Taos was established as an art colony in 1918 by the Taos Society of Artists, a famous historical event, that still influences the artists who gravitate to this mountain town.
The high desert air, pristine light, clear blue skies, and spacious landscapes are still inspiring artists to this day; me included.
I have a contact form if you have any questions or would like to purchase a piece. The scarves and kimonos you see in the slideshow are all sold, but I'm always painting more, and if you contact me, we can discuss what you're interested in.
Please feel free to visit my Facebook page and view more of my work there.
Thank you for visiting my site
Best wishes,
Laura