Friday, January 10, 2014

Painting Birds on Silk

This just finished, framed and placed in a dining area window today, suspended between two panels of glass in a record frame.  Joining in Paint Party Friday

 14" x 14"

Matthew 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? 


Silk painting originated in China, going back to 2600 BC. Long before paper was invented/made, silk was a medium on which to paint. Silk is durable, portable, and readily rolled for travel.

Several prior references on the how to paint on silk are described in this blog. Go here or here or here for more information and other displayed paintings.
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11 comments:

  1. Lisabella RussoJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful and lovely birds! They are so wonderful in motion.

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  2. Pom PomJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Pretty colors, Nancy! Well done!

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  3. Tam HessJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    They look delicate! Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  4. RedSetterJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    This is absolutely stunning and I love the quote too. When I was contemplating my housemove and the costs that was what she said to me and it means a lot to me. You are very talented in doing this.

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  5. StefanieJanuary 10, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    What neat effects there are from painting on silk.

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  6. GigglesJanuary 11, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    Very pretty!

    Hugs Giggles

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  7. ZueJanuary 11, 2014 at 2:14 AM

    Lovely, delicate and beautiful:)
    Sue x

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  8. TheresaJanuary 11, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    SO beautiful! Your work is AWESOME! Have a blessed day dear Nancy! HUGS!

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  9. Elderberry-RobJanuary 11, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    This is pretty Nancy, nice colours. Betty x

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  10. Thomasina TittlemouseJanuary 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Nancy! What a lovely image to focus on in the New Year! E x

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  11. DVArtistJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    I agree with the others this is simply beautiful. Well done
    Nicole/Beadwright

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