Inspired by
Wafrica fabrics by Serge Mouangue, Cameroon, in previous post, I laid out a big piece of silk and painted in a big way with some stamping. It felt good to let the dye flow even with the heat. I had to work quickly so the drops of sweat from my brow didn't fall upon the painting. This photo shows the fabric still stretched on the table top. It is in the plastic bag waiting for a collection of silks to gather before a steaming happens.
This is the scarf of silvery rain, which was truly rained upon when a sudden shower happened as I was working on it. My quick thinking saved the day and the scarf is now posted to
etsy for sale.
Finally got to the studio and found this painting waiting for its next process in the resolve of the painting. I called it Mineral. (12x12). I've clarified the areas, brightened the white and given it more mineral colors. It is nearing a finished stage in time for the outside show I'm doing this next weekend at the Stowe Street Arts Festival in Waterbury. If you are in the area, come see me there....silks and paintings. 10-4
Just begin, but already some excitement generated. 12x12
A promise made to Sophie Munns in Queensland who has a wonderful
blog and
project called "Homage to the Seed". She has asked for postcards from the blogosphere speaking of homage to the seed and I have mentioned my interest. Here is the first potential for this postcard. Oil pastels on yupo....must I spray it so it doesn't dissolve in the mail or do I put it in a envelop....my next trip to the studio will be further experimentation.
Meanwhile the flowers come and go from the yard and gardens....so fast! These hollyhocks have been prolific this year and way ahead of schedule. When I purchased this potted plant from a benefit plant sale, the ticket said black.....Definitely not black! My aversion to white is diminishing and I am quite enchanted with these fluted white wings, the center rose with the pollen dustings. Such inspiration in nature's color transitions. Enjoy the beauty all around!
