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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