DEBORAH STRONG
cat & mouse designs

silk paintings
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Colour, light and shimmering texture are the elements that attracted Deborah to this challenging medium. Creating an outline on the silk using a water-based resist, she delicately applies colour dyes by brush and employs a variety of techniques to add textures and nuances of shading. Each piece is then steam-processed to set the dyes, stretched, and framed in much the same manner as a watercolour.

An element of whimsy is prevalent in all her silk painting, a reflection of the looseness of the medium, the vibrant colours and the artist's choice and treatment of the subject matter. While the animal world is the main focus of Deborah's work—from cats and horses to tigers and zebras—she has produced many successful floral pieces and often incorporates garden themes into her compositions.

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