Prairie wildflowers
by Carolyn Doe
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Dimensions
16.000 x 14.000 inches
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Title
Prairie wildflowers
Artist
Carolyn Doe
Medium
Tapestry - Textile - Batik On Silk Fabric
Description
2013.
Still middle of cold white winter.
I'm seeing what i want to see.
Batik is the process of using wax and dyes to create designs on fabric. Wax is heated in a tool called a tjanting and then passes thru a copper or metal tube on to the fabric. Where the wax is placed, the dye cannot penetrate. I work in layers to create a design. Wax some, Dye some. When the dye touches the fabric, it spreads like water. So the wax creates a border that controls where the dye can go. Silk is such an ethereal medium to work on.
The way the dyes move around and blend in the boundaries created by the wax. Salt creates a unique effect as well. When the piece is finished, the wax is removed. I then stretch the silk on foamcore using linen tape.
I use only high quality silk fabric and pure beeswax in my work.
Batik is the process of using wax and dyes to create designs on fabric. Wax is heated in a tool called a tjanting and then passes thru a copper or metal tube on to the fabric. Where the wax is placed, the dye cannot penetrate. I work in layers to create a design. Wax some, Dye some. When the dye touches the fabric, it spreads like water. So the wax creates a border that controls where the dye can go. Salt creates a unique effect as well. When the piece is finished, the wax is removed. I then stretch the silk on foamcore using linen tape.
I use only high quality silk fabric and pure beeswax in my work.
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January 31st, 2013
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Comments (11)
Kathi Mirto
Love the strong presence in the foreground flowers and vibrant tones! Congrats on special feature! vf
Lenore Senior
CONGRATULATIONS, Carolyn!~~You are the Featured Artist for three (3) weeks in the fine art group, Our World Gallery! Your artwork is consistently excellent and masterful and I love your color combinations and love of nature and beauty as well as emotional presentation! v/f/feature!!