Here's a new painting, a bigger more detailed piece than the others I've posted here. It's kind of a long video - it took ages to paint, hence the wardrobe change and time of day lighting shifts. About the process: I use a water-based resist (also called gutta) to draw the outlines as the first step, and then mix colors of silk dyes and use sumi brushes to paint in the colors. I sprinkle salt on some sections to give it a raindroppy visual texture. Painted on 100% crepe de chine silk. Next it will be steamed to set the colors, now that it's all done. My web site: www.cygnetsilks.com My online shop is here: www.cygnetsilks.etsy.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cygnetsilks Instagram: www.instagram.com/cygnetsilks -------------- ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6IJqLkZCeA

Here's a new tree silk painting with a mandala moon, set to be an altar cloth that I'll add to my etsy shop after I set the colors. It's now here in the shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/531888885/cloudy-tree-and-moon-mandala-hand About silk painting: I use a water-based resist (also called gutta) in a squeeze bottle to draw the outlines as the first step, and then mix colors of silk dye and use Asian calligraphy brushes to paint in the colors. Painted on 100% crepe de chine silk. Next it will be steamed to set the colors, now that it's all done. * * * * * * * * * * My web site: www.cygnetsilks.com Etsy shop: www.cygnetsilks.etsy.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQQ3s7PShYA