Silk silk silk

[EvaJ]

It just might be, Sigrun.

[DrDebby]

Yes, it's been removed by a mod.

[Aral]

The nature around me was my was the inspiration for the colours of these silk scarfs. The earthy brown motive is from one of the rugs I designed.

[DrDebby]

So glad to see you still doing silk. These are beautiful.

[Aral]

Thank you Debby

[DrDebby]

My, you have been busy. These are stunning.

[rue d'oak]

Sigrun,
Good to see your silk work again. The scarves have such shine and luster. I really like the long rectangular format on the second set. Each is intriguing in that the essential symbol -- boat prow, spear -- done this way are abstract, modern. I admire how you continually bridge the past and the present.
Jen

[Aral]

Thank you Jen. I will never quit doing this.... it gives me such joy

[kanka]

woooooow, I have heard about this silk painting, but somehow never have seen it before. Thats great!

Is it difficult, I'd like to learn it

Originally Posted by Aral

Did I mention I love silk, well if not then you know now that I do. I hope I will meet with other silk lovers here....
I am posting some of my art work so you know what I am doing....

Hand painted silk using Dupont dyes, batik and steamfixed silk crepe de chine.

[Aral]

Hi Kanka and thank you for your comments. To answer your question, I did this work after practicing for 7 years, teaching myself new technique all the time while finding my own style. So at least it takes patience.

Here are the ones I have been working on this week ... screenprinting on silk with dyes and the third one is dyed using pole wrapping technique. Enjoy.

Cinnamon hearts silk chiffon over size shawl.


Cinnamon hearts with slightly less busy pattern


And the Hot Kaki

[Aral]

Now you understand the name "Hot Kaki" it's the camouflage needed in Iceland

[DrDebby]

Cute, Sigrun. Icelandic camo. I'll bet in only works in spring/summer. Beautiful work.

[Aral]

You are right Debby it's only 3 months LOL

[Leslie Pz]

Wow. Beautiful colors and so well blended.

[Aral]

Sailing past Sicily" WIP only needing to make border in silk dupioni.

Modus operandi: hand dyed silk charmuese, batik, dupont steamfix dyes. Hand stiched and quilted.

Inspiration is text written in Iceland in 12th century about Norwegian king Harald sailing past Sicily on his way to Turkey. There were few Icelanders in the Turkish Emperor Varangian Guards as well as Norwegians, Swedes and Danes.