Serigraphs (Silkscreens

Spotted Orchid 3, acrylic on canvas, 23 x 17 in. Sun Spotted Flower 3, acrylic on canvas, 23 x 17 in.

Serigraphs (also known as Silkscreens)

I have been enthralled by the rich colors achieved in creating many original, limited edition, serigraphs, also known as silkscreen prints. The process of serigraphy involves making stencils for each color, very precise aligning of the colors which are usually printed separately and close attention to the many details which enhance the creative image. The stencils are made of glue or paper and are destroyed after printing which makes these prints a truly limited edition. The special inks used in the serigraphy process are thickly applied as they are pushed through the stencil to the paper below with a rubber squeegee guided by the skilled hands of the artist. As a result these serigraphs have rich layers of vibrant color. I have taught serigraphy and am the author of the book, Silk-Screening. Multiple copies are available for these limited edition prints.

Piano Jazz Plant, 35 x 23 in. Green Valentine, 9 x 12 in. Watermelon Sunshine, 35 x 23 in.

Jungle Flower, 13 x 9 in. Purple Pizza, 12 x 10 in. Jazz Flower Dance, 12 ¼ x 10 in.

Heartscape, 11 x 8 ½ in.

Leaf Spirit, 12 x 9 ½ in. Winter, 13 x 9 ½ in. Sky Flower, 11 ¼ x 8 ½ in.

Art is the Sun, Moon and the Stars, 15 ½ x 21 ½ in.

March Tulip, 22 x 17 in.

Totem, 21 x 15 ½ in. Wallflower, 21 x 15 ¼ in. Gold Iris, 21 x 15 ¼ in.

Moon Flower, 21 ½ x 15 in. Passion Flower, 19 ¾ x 16 in. Call Me Up, 21 ½ x 15 in.

Collages

Green Eyes, 9 x 6 in. Glimmering in the First Age of the Earth, 15 ¾” x 22 in.

Orange Face, 8 ¾ x 6 in.

Celebrating the Amazing Joy of Creation,15 ½ x 21 in. Singing to the Stars and the Earth in All their Beauty, 15 ½ x 22 in. Searching in the Silent Turning Earth, 15 ¾ x 22 in.

Fabric Art

I used the traditional techniques of weaving and stitching to produce bold, new works that shout in joy with new leaves, flowers, and cities of blocks of color. Creating these works is a meditative process in which I use my hands to slowly stitch and weave. Because I could not afford to buy new materials, I eagerly searched for old clothes and scraps at flea markets and in the trash. I washed them well and cut them up. I made a simple frame loom out of 2 by 4’s. Touching the fabric shapes and strips with my fingertips made the work very intimate. I played with an array of fabric shapes and