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How
I came to silk painting...I have been an artist my entire life. My paintings
are in private collections all over the world. I enjoy a wide variety of
painting mediums from watercolor and oil, to silks and pastels I was the
original owner of Art Spirit Gallery in Laguna Beach, Ca.
Once
I discovered painting on silk I was enchanted. I love the excitement of
pure vibrant color. I sometimes feel like silk painting is a direct connection
to the divine in all of us. I enjoy sharing my love for silk painting through
exhibitions and teaching. I believe everyone has a creative spirit within
them. I am the happiest when I am in touch with that part. To me it is
the heart and essence of a human being. Painting has always been as natural
as breathing for me; and as necessary. It's a passion for life expressed
through art and creativity.
My
intent as a person and as an artist is to see, appreciate, and express
the beauty and spirit in the living things around us. My work has been
described as joyful, dancing with lots of movement. It has been described
as bold, colorful, playful and even sassy. It is always uplifting and fun
for me!
The
magic of painting on silk comes from the luminous images that emerge within
the boundaries on pristine silk. I am always amazed and delighted! After
the painting is complete I steam the silk for many hours; setting the dye
and increasing the intensity of the color. One of the things that excites
me the most about silk painting is the pure color that can only be achieved
by the this unique technique. I hope you enjoy viewing as much as I enjoy
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