Silk painting really stole my heart.  I started to paint scarves a few years ago with the intention of painting just a few for my family, friends and myself.  I loved to watch how the colors blend together. I wanted to know the process better.  So I  went to NYC for a one day workshop.  And that is how I started.

My process:

I use wooden frames made by my husband to stretch the silk.  I hand draw the design first with a disappearing pen and then outline it with water soluble resist.

After that I paint and blend colors, let them flow.  When I am done painting, I iron it to set the colors in and wash it and iron it again.  Length of  process depends on the complicity of the design.

Sometimes I use dyes to paint.  Then I have to steam the silk for 3hours to set the colors in and then wash it and iron it.

Silk Scarves - they can be a nice accent on your arms or neck

or you can hang them up on the wall of your room as an artwork.