Ever wondered, “What silk should I paint on?”
The absolute best silk for beginners:
- HABOTAI – it’s perfect when learning to paint on silk
- 8 Mommie is the best weight of the silk.
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Author Archives: Teena
What is gutta?
Ever wondered, “What is gutta?”
If you’re starting to learn about silk painting, you will be hearing or seeing the word “gutta” (which is pronounced “gootah”). It’s on of the traditional products used for thousands of years and was originally made by collecting the sap from specific trees, then turning it into a liquid form which could be squeezed through nibs attached to plastic squeeze bottles.
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Ancient Chinese Ink Painting on Silk
I’ve just watched this amazing video of the ancient techniques used in silk painting for many hundreds of years, and I thought you might enjoy it too!
The patience required for painting on silk in those centuries was extraordinary, and the artisans were so skilled with such detailed fine work – amazing!
Have you come across any videos online about silk painting which you’d like to share? Do please let me know – thanks in advance!
Teena
005 Paint on Silk Podcast
Today I answer a question regarding painting on silk, mobility and health issues — our listener suffers fatigue (tiredness), less mobility for holding paintbrushes, and cannot sit or stand for long periods of time. I came up with a suggestion on how best to still be able to do silk painting for short chunks of time. Perhaps this might help you or someone you know.
I surround myself with colour every day, as I’m sure some of you do too — I’d love to ramble about the things which make my heart sing, as I paint on silk and make gorgeous designs.
004 Paint on Silk Podcast
Today I answer two questions — Dianne needs more time to paint after moving home; Karen has problems with setting dyes so the colours are stronger. I have some suggestions for you both!
I surround myself with colour every day, as I’m sure some of you do too — I’d love to ramble about the things which make my heart sing, as I paint on silk and make gorgeous designs.
003 Paint on Silk with Teena Hughes
Video Podcast 003 Paint on Silk – click the video above to get started
In today’s podcast I answer two questions from people struggling with their silk painting and Gutta (the resist, a gum-based outlining produce to draw on the silk) pronounced as “Gootah”.
Audio Podcast 003 Paint on Silk – click the button below to get started
Your Say about Silk Painting
Got any suggestions, tips or questions you’d like to share?
Please send a message via the Comments field below, the Contact form, the Facebook page or the Voicemail button on the right side of the website. I look forward to hearing from you!
002 Paint on Silk with Teena Hughes
Podcast 002 Paint on Silk with Teena Hughes
Today’s podcast is a question from Angie about experimenting with different types of resist (gutta) with her new Air Pen.
Audio file for Podcast 002
Your Say about Silk Painting
Got any suggestions, tips or questions you’d like to share?
Please send a message via the Comments field below, the Contact form, the Facebook page or the Voicemail button on the right side of the website. I look forward to hearing from you!
001 Paint on Silk with Teena hughes
Video Podcast 001 Paint on Silk
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Podcast 001 Paint on Silk
I’m testing out some more Podcast options and I think I’ve found one I like!
To test it out I’m using a previous Podcast interview with Lynne Taylor, so let me know if you have any feedback — I know Lynne’s audio isn’t very clear, but next I’ll know better how to ask my interviees which software to use. Fingers’ crossed!
Audio of Podcast 001
Your Say
Do you have any suggestions for this silk artist, or any questions? Please send a message via the Comments field below, the Contact form, the Facebook page or the Voicemail button on the right side of the website. I look forward to hearing from you!
Learn How to Paint on Silk Interview with Pru
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My silk painting workshops are as rare as hens’ teeth these days, and I always enjoy seeing the amazement of people’s faces when they first paint their first piece of silk with gorgeous colours :-)
Pru had such a good time experimenting while learning how to paint on silk, and the whole class had a grand day!
Want to Learn How to Paint on Silk?
I have online courses and DVDs which even the total novice can learn from, where I take away all the fear and show you how to love silk painting as much as I do :0_
Teena interviews Silk Artist Lynne Taylor
Lynne Taylor learnt to paint on silk as my student about 6 years ago, now she has 3 Exhibitions per year! Woohoo! I surround myself with colour every day, as I’m sure some of you do too — I’d love to ramble about the things which make my heart sing, as I paint on silk and make gorgeous designs.