Fine art of painting on silk
Subtitle: inspiring methods and techniques for beginners and expert-level artists
By: Jan Janas & Diane Tuckman
Contributors: Tuckman, Diane, 1935- author; Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Published: 2018
Place of publication: Atglen, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780764355356
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Technique; Silk painting
Description: "Painting on silk, in its millennia-old traditional form and also in contemporary form, has become increasingly popular. With this guide, be inspired by the nearly 500 images, the visual demos, and the aspects not covered in other books. Starting with the basic skills and techniques, here is guidance on every element of the art, including setting up your studio space, painting on preconstructed clothing, and framing your art. Most importantly, enjoy learning unusual, innovative frames of mind to intensify your creative freedom, bringing new energy to your work. A special chapter, 'Color: The Workshop Experience', offers exercises for harnessing the variety of silk dye hues. Complex layered looks, air painting and landscapes, critiquing, seeking authenticity, intuitive improvisation, and much more are included. The authors, founders of Silk Painters International, give thorough guidance on how to push yourself out of your comfort zone to evoke emotions in your art."--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-251) and index.
Table of contents: title: Indroduction: The Silk Art Scene in th Twentieth Century and Beyond; title: A Gift from the Bombyx mori; title: Studio; title: Basic Supplies and Tools; title: Liquid Silk Dyes, Liquid Silk Paints, and Their Related Materials; title: Stretching and Sabilizing Silk; title: Setting Dyes and Paints; title: Traditional Silk Painting Techniques; title: Contemporary Silk Painting Techniques; title: Color: The Workshop Experience; title: The Layered Look; title: Framing and Finishing; title: Troubleshooting; title: Sequence for a Silk-Painted Project; title: Quotations and Critiquing Your Art.