I begin with a pure white piece of hemmed fabric. I attach the fabric to a frame like this. Most of my scarves are 100% silk. The velvet scarves are silk and rayon.
#2 and 3 go together. A new technique I’m trying is using a long handle brush for bold strokes and background. I also work on a table, especially for close-up work.
This is rock salt on top of wet paint. The salt condenses the color and creates an intense spots and shadings. To disperse color and give a faded out effect, I sprinkle alcohol on the wet paint.
Sometimes after I have the background I want, I like to apply a stamp design. Here's a stamp I really like.
