A few images from the Huntington Public Library Show "Colors That Sing " Silk Paintings

Silk Painting Exhibit "Colors That Sing"

I am very pleased to announce my silk paintings will be on display at the Huntington Public Library for the entire month of August.

The library is located at 338 Main Street Huntington N.Y. I will also have a few hand-painted silk scarves and necklaces made from pieces of scarves on display upstairs in the main level display cases.

A reception will be held on August 11 from 2- 4 pm all invited!

Gallery hours are Mon- Fri. 9- 9 pm 

Sat 1-5 pm
Closed on Sundays

Painting Outside Plein Air

 Plein Air A painting done outside rather than inside in a studio. French en plein air, meaning 'in the open air'

I was lucky to do some paintings a few weeks ago on Block Island although they are still not ready to be shown. (Touch ups are needed.)  I also got out with my camera and caught a lovely sunrise.

                               Here I am sititng on my back balcony on Block Island painting.

One morning we had visitors

 Waterfront Festival Huntington NY Sunday June 24th  

Today I was one of the artists who participated in the Waterfront Festival in Huntington at Vanderbilt Mansion Museum. This is a great idea orchestrated by Rich Rivkin, a series of 7 festivals this summer. Bringing together artist with musicians. Rich also produces "Live Art Fusion" events on Wednesday nights.  Today was a especially lovely day to be outside. I found there is something about seeing an artist at work that makes people extremely inquisitive, many came over to chat with me or other artists asking questions and making comments.  Which was very nice, especially since they were supportive. I was lucky to have my sister and her friend show up to take a few photos for me.

The next Festival will be Sunday, July 8, 2012 Noon - 4pm
at Heckscher Park in Huntington NY and again on Sunday, July 29, 2012 1 - 6pm at
Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport NY both will be featuring artists painting to live music by four bands, overlooking the Long Island Sound how great is that? 

 Also on  Sunday, August 12, 2012 2 - 6pm Rich has planned Live Art Drum & Dance Fest Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport NY 50+ Hand Drummers and Dancers, along Live Painting by dozens of Artists,

I can’t wait to do this AGAIN! Especially at the Vanderbilt Mansion which has so many great spots to paint. I had a wonderful time and it was packed with people who came to relax and listen to the music and take in the sights. The scenery and Mansion is gorgeous so check it out and if you are an artist well …..Get our your easel!

Painting a Silk Scarf

First I stretch my silk on a frame. This is a frame from Dharma Trading and it works very well. You can adjust it to many sizes. Then I decide what technique I want to use.  I decided to just paint free hand and allow the dyes to bleed. I also used a spray bottle of water to encourage more movement of color in places. This was done on crinkle silk chiffon which has a graceful drape and a soft, dull finish and a somewhat grainy surface: a result of highly twisted warp and weft threads.
When done it sits for a day. Then I steam set it so the colors do not bleed and the scarf is permanent. See my other post for steam seting using a bamboo steamer.
And now the finished scarf!

My poppy and irises scarf on crinkle silk chiffon!