I am enjoying my experimentation with the new Eco-printing techniques I am learning. I am changing the variables, such as plant materials, fabrics, mordants, heating temperatures, and length of time involved, to name a few, and learning as I go. So far, my favorite results are on Fuji silk broadcloth and silk noil, with some pleasing results on linen as well. This is the most interesting turn in my work for a long time, and I am so enjoying the surprises along the way, in fact, each time I open a new bundle, I feel like it's Christmas morning! I get so excited! Here are some pictures of my latest pieces, with details of the eco-prints.
Cascade, 8 1/2" x 23" linen and silk noil with burlap, antique book page pieces, buttons for accents. This art quilt is more mixed media than my artwork usually is...lots of pleasing changes taking place.
Detail of rose leaves.
Detail of rose leaves and balsam leaf
Detail of oak print
Side by Side, 10 1/2" x 18 1/2", eco-print of oak and rose leaves on linen with hand stitch and mother of pearl buttons for accent.
Side by Side detail.
First Impressions, 14" x 14", Eco-printed silk noil, and linen with citron button accents. Leaves used include camellias, cypress, magnolia and loropetalum.
Detail of First Impressions, Loropetalum plant eco-print.
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