by Carol Conklin | Jan 2, 2015
As New Year’s Day ended, I found myself drawn to the top of the hill. The sky filled with the glow of the setting sun and stars appeared as twilight brought ever-deepening blue to the heavens above. My feet were cushioned by grasses where the snow had been...
by Carol Conklin | Nov 18, 2014
Steppin in the snow Sunlight on first snow Twilight settles in early these days and as I take my sunset walk on high to clear myself of the many directions of the day. Below in the valleys and the distant hills, lights dot the landscape as home lights go on and folks...
by Carol Conklin | Oct 28, 2014
The batik at right that I painted long ago has recently been sold to a woman in Canada and in showing her small scratches on the frame, I managed to capture my own image and superimpose it on the Unicorn and Phoenix batik. She replied, “How did you get this...
by Carol Conklin | Sep 23, 2014
Golden highlights spread across the distant mountains and fields with abundant corn. The pastures are quiet with livestock peacefully grazing in the soft morning dew. Winds full of fresh energy gusted yesterday, bringing in the fall season. Autumn has arrived. I...
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...
