by Carol Conklin | Sep 9, 2014
This morning I awoke to the setting moon. The harvest moon was so spectacular and has been rising strong and bright for days. It has been building inspiration for more of my batik artwork and I have been enjoying working outside in the beautiful September air. Here is...
by Carol Conklin | Aug 5, 2014
Starting with black fabric is an interesting change from how I usually begin with white fabric. It can be a bit difficult seeing where the wax has been applied when you are working with black fabric, but by shining the light a certain way, you do create a reflection...
by Carol Conklin | Jul 8, 2014
Sunburst was finished last week. I have worked on it for over a year.It went through many waxing and dyeing stages. It also has been bleached out and re-dyed twice. As I came to the final dye bath, I set the dye and dried the batik. I wanted to add some deep red and...
by Carol Conklin | Jun 24, 2014
Exuberance of light has arrived with the summer solstice. How filled with ideas for my batik I have been with this strong summer light. I am joyful to be out on these bright days, dyeing my fabric. How much life there is to celebrate — new flowers, fruits, vegetables,...
by Carol Conklin | Jun 10, 2014
I never tire of the June mornings. Each day is so different, even though it is the same place. Today I walked up the hill to the morning mist hiding the view below. As I practiced my Tai Chi and enjoyed the sounds of the rushing brook, birds and happy insects, I was...
