Monthly Archives: November 2016

Eco Print on Silk, Cranesbill Geraniums and their Metaphysics

Posted on November 29, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

Posted in Art, Eco/Natural Dyeing and Printing, Ecology, Inspiration, Printmaking, Research | Tagged Cranesbill Geranium, Eco Printing, Eco Printing on Silk, Jacobean Collar, Silk Habotai | 4 Comments

Revisiting the Fan

Posted on November 22, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

Posted in Art, Art Journal, Drawing | Tagged Digital Drawing, Drawing, fan | Leave a comment

Taking a Red Cabbage (and an Apple) for a (Low Calorie) Walk

Posted on November 17, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

With apologies to Paul Klee for misquoting his famous definition of drawing (that it is … taking a line for a walk). This is a red line that’s been taken for a walk. Well, … more like a spin. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Aesthetics, Allotmenteering, Art, Creativity, Inspiration, Science | Tagged labyrinth, low calorie, low calorie red cabbage recipe, Paul Klee, Red cabbage, spiral, steamed apple, weight management | 14 Comments

#Artistsforlove

Posted on November 16, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

Posted in Art, spirituality | Tagged artistsforlove | 5 Comments

Mark-Making with the Iron Blanket

Posted on November 14, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

Posted in Art, Eco/Natural Dyeing and Printing, Printmaking | Tagged Botanical Pressure Print, Eco Dyeing, Eco Printing, Ferrous Sulphate, Iron Blanket, Mark Making, Printing with Eucalyptus | 7 Comments

In Praise of Slow

Posted on November 9, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” Henry David Thoreau Here’s another from my latest batch of eco prints on silk. I took the batch outside to photograph. I thought how well this print looked … Continue reading →

Posted in Aesthetics, Art, Collage & Assemblage, Creativity, Eco/Natural Dyeing and Printing, Ecology, Encaustic Art, Inspiration, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Research, spirituality, Stitch, Stitch, Stones | Leave a comment

Prayer (or whatever) Request

Posted on November 7, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

Dear WordPress friends A friend is gravely ill I am staying up all night to pray for her I ask that you please offer up a prayer for her (or do whatever you do) She’s called Steph Thank you Ann … Continue reading →

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A Treasury of Leaves: Eco Print on Silk

Posted on November 7, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

An eco print (botanical pressure print) on silk, from my recent batch. The red dye is from red Virginia Creeper leaves. I was lucky to get the leaves. Normally, Virginia Creeper is found decorating the walls of private houses and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Eco/Natural Dyeing and Printing, Inspiration, Walking | Tagged Botanical Pressure Print, Eco Print, Natural Dyeing, Resist Dyeing, Virginia Creeper, Walking in Woods | 2 Comments

Natural Dyeing and Eco Printing

Posted on November 6, 2016 by AnnIsikArts

I took this photo on a table outside the kitchen window. It’s November, but see the Fuschia blossom top right? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Fuschia in bloom outdoors in England in November. Times, they are a-changing.

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