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How I came to
silk painting...I have been an artist my entire
life. My paintings are in private collections all over the world. I enjoy a wide variety of painting
mediums from watercolor and oil, to silks and pastels.
Once I discovered
painting on silk I was enchanted. I love the excitement of pure vibrant
color. I sometimes feel like silk painting is a direct connection to the
divine in all of us. I enjoy sharing my love for silk painting through
exhibitions and teaching. I believe everyone has a creative spirit within
them. I am the happiest when I am in touch with that part. To me it is the heart
and essence of a human being. Painting has always been as natural as breathing
for me; and as necessary. It's a passion for life expressed
through art and creativity.
My intent as a person and as an artist is to see, appreciate, and express the
beauty and spirit in the living things around us. My work has been
described as joyful, dancing with lots of movement. It has been
described as bold, colorful, playful and even sassy. It is always
uplifting and fun for me!
The magic of painting on silk comes from the luminous images that emerge within
the boundaries on pristine silk. I am always amazed and delighted!
After the painting is complete I steam the silk for many hours; setting the dye
and increasing the intensity of the color. One of the things that excites
me the most about silk painting is the pure color that can only be achieved by
the this unique technique. I hope you enjoy viewing as much as I enjoy
creating.
With warm regards,
Francine
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