New Work: Jane Dunnewold

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Dunnewold New Botanical Artwork

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he work I am doing with

botanical elements, that is flowers, leaves and vines, is as much a

surprise to me as it is to anyone who thinks of me as a textile artist. Although an admirer of the processes that allowed artists to work magic with natural materials, I had no interest in pursuing it myself. That is, until I decided to rise to the challenge of combining the best of both worlds, by creating pieces produced with leaves and flowers, enhanced by the use of my many surface design techniques.

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I work on a 16” x 20” heat press, adapted for wet use to make my prints.

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I use an assortment of leaves, flowers and seed pods, and am always willing to try a plant I’ve never used before.

I am especially focused on using flowers and plants native to Central Texas.

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Chemicals like ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate and fiber reactive dyes contribute additional color to my prints.

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Prints are made by layering leaves and petals onto damp watercolor paper. I prefer Fabriano and Arches papers because of their dense, slightly textured surfaces.

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I have experimented with timing on the press and have developed techniques to coax the color from flowers without turning them brown, which would happen if excessive heat was applied for an extended time.

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Once prints are rinsed and dried, I begin thinking about enhancements, including tinting to pop color with watercolors.

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Because I see this as a distinctive art form, I am excited to incorporate collaged elements and transfers of birds and insects.

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I use India ink and gel medium to add pattern and color to the backgrounds of some prints.

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Now you have the basics, so please enjoy the artwork!

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Bird of Paradise #1

Bird of Paradise #1 2021 15.5” x 12.5” framed 400.00 + shipping Bird of Paradise and silk transfer on Fabriano watercolor paper

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ird of Paradise with Chickadees

Bird of Paradise with Chickadees Bird of Paradise with Chickadees 2021 13.5” x 10.5” 300.00 + shipping Bird of Paradise, silk transfer on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Botanical with Butterfly

Botanical with Butterfly 2021 13.5” x 10.5” 300.00 + shipping Assorted flowers with collage on Fabriano watercolor paper

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ar Waxwings with Old Man’s Beard

Cedar Waxwings with Old Man’s Beard

2021 15.5” x 12.5” framed 400.00 + shipping Old Man’s Beard, Mexican Sycamore and silk transfer on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Eucalyptus #1

ucalyptus #1

21 .5” x 12.5” framed 0.00 + shipping ucalyptus and silk transfer on Fabriano watercolor paper

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bera Daisies,Chickadee & Goldfinch

erbera Daisies, Chickadee & Goldfinch

5” x 10.5” 0.00 + shipping rbera Daisies and silk transfers on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Grevalia #1

revalia #1

.5” x 10.5” 00.00 + shipping erbera Daisies and silk transfers on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Pink Coral Vine

Pink Coral Vine 2021 13.5” x 10.5” 300.00 + shipping Pink Coral Vine and stencil on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Poinsettia

Poinsettia 2021 15.5” x 12.5” framed 400.00 + shipping Spackling, gold leaf, and Poinsettia on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Proofreader’s Marks

Proofreader’s Marks 2021 15.5” x 12.5” framed 400.00 + shipping Dictionary page, assorted leaves, butterfly transfer on Fabriano watercolor paper

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September Garden

September Garden 2021 13.5” x 10.5” 300.00 + shipping Assorted flowers on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Wren

Wren 2021 15.5” x 12.5” framed 400.00 + shipping Assorted foliage and silk transfer on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Still Life #1

Still Life #1 2021 15.5” x 12.5” framed 400.00 + shipping Botanical Collage on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Still Life #2

Still Life #2 2021 15.5” x 12.5” framed 400.00 + shipping Botanical Collage on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Still Life #3

Still Life #3 2021 15.5” x 12.5” framed 400.00 + shipping Botanical Collage on Fabriano watercolor paper

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Still Life #4

Still Life #4 2021 16” x 20” 450. + shipping Assorted foliage & collage, silk transfer on Fabriano watercolor paper

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October Meadow

October Meadow 2021 20” x 16” 450. + shipping Assorted foliage, gold leaf, silk transfer on Fabriano watercolor paper

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All work available for sale on my website: www.janedunnewold.com

Write to me:

dunnewoldj@janedunnewold.com

Copyright Jane Dunnewold 2021

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