Monday, November 7, 2011


I visited Mom in Tennessee at the end of October, and I showed her how to do batik. Usually it would involve six or more value changes, but I went for just four, for simplicity's sake.

We just traced some fall leaves on kinwashi paper, then waxed out the whites, and proceded as usual for a batik. At the end you are supposed to crinkle the wax and add ink. I did that to mine, and was only so-so about the result. Mom decided not to ink hers, and she kept a beautiful clean glow about hers. I like them both, but am especially proud of Mom's. She should be too!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Dendrobiums


This is a painting I finished this morning, about 9 by 7, framed to 10 x 13 format. I was asked to paint some dendrobiums for a wedding announcement.

At first I thought I was using hot press paper because it had a very smooth texture. Then I realized it was Lanaquerelle, which I don't usually use. But for smooth flower petals, I liked it a lot.