Another work in progress is Water and Rocks, from a recent sketch. The drawing layer came out nicely- the dried dye I used to “draw” with seems quite vibrant on the white silk. (Sometimes I find that my greens do not have as much luminosity when used this way…) So- my challenge here is to move forward while retaining enough simplicity to reflect the sketch.
On another note… Thank you to a generous textile artist for providing some major inspiration. I have linked up to her Off the Wall Friday. And have really enjoyed her blog. Thanks, Nina-Marie, for your insightful writing on your creative endeavors, and on your lovely textile work!
Let's talk silk painting! 
Ohhh I’m thinking I’m going to learn a lot by reading this blog – I would have emailed you back but you are a “no reply” blogger. Thank you for your kind words – as for my blogging style – I started out writing as a journal of my creative process and it just so happens everyone started reading it (grin). Please feel free to join us any Friday you’d like!
Thank you so much! I would love to participate. And- I am looking forward to learning from you. I am really impressed by your work. I love the colors and composition of the “Ladies”- for instance. You keep so much movement and color, without looking like “everything and the kitchen sink”… something I struggle with. And your needlework- I hope you post more about your design process and thoughts about it. Anyway, thanks again. And I did not realize I was a no reply blogger. I’m not sure how I did that, but I’ll see if I can figure that out!
Hi, Amanda. Came over from Nina Marie’s to see your very creative blog. I used to play around with painting silk scarves, which I loved doing. Silk is such an amazing fabric, the paint simply dazzles. You make me want to pick it up again–but I already have too much to do! Glad you contributed to “Off the Wall Fridays”!
best from Tunisia,
nadia
Thank you Nadia- good to hear from you! Thanks for the comment!