Featured Artist : Elizabeth Pena |
Hi, my name is Elizabeth Pena. I started painting on silk scarves 5½ years ago when I was on sabbatical from UT Austin at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford. That year, we went to the Fremont Art & Wine Festival, and I saw some painted silk scarves. They were really beautiful, and I thought I'd try it. I searched on the web and found Dharma Trading Co. and have been painting scarves ever since. I use fiber reactive dyes, using the serti technique. I use Sennelier Aqua Gutta. Highlights are usually done with Pebeo water based guttas (the metallic and pearl whites) as well as the Dupont colored gutta (for other colors). For black, I use Jacquard Silk Color.
I like to experiment with new products and fabrics. Mainly, I dye on the silk scarves, but I also dye cut velvet and other items as well. This last year or so, I've been doing Day of the Dead themes. I also have done some layered paintings. All these are inspired by everyday life and celebrations. I have a blog, where I post pictures of my work if you want to see more.
Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes
This is the #1 best dye we recommend for tie-dye, batik, dye-painting or screening, etc. on cotton, rayon, bamboo, Tencel®, linen and other natural fibers. Also for solid color dyeing and many other techniques!
Water Based Resists
These gutta-like resists wash out with warm water. No dry cleaning is necessary! No fumes either!
Pebeo Water-Based Guttas in Tubes - Clear and Colors
Ready to apply right out of the tube. Fantastic for classes! No messy transferring to applicator bottles.
Dupont Colored Guttas in Tubes
Silk Cut Velvet Scarves with Fringe
Cut velvet is all the rage now, and you can see these in high class department stores for $60-$90.
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