(z)-4 .. "nightshade"

on cotton, 38 x 98cm

flambé

on cotton, 21 x 26cm

capucine

on cotton, 20 x 27cm

(z)-3

on cotton, 40 x 50cm

(z)-2

on cotton, 50 x 70cm

(z)-1

on cotton, 21 x 27cm
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more experimenting : this time with first dyeing the cloth black, and waxing the first layer of 'squiggles', then bleaching it and dyeing more colours afterwards.

the (x) , (y), (z) etc.. names are because .. well, for one, I'm tired of giving obvious names, and two, I honestly wouldn't know what to call this!

(x)-5 and (x)-6

both on them on cotton, 21 x 27cm

(x)-4

on cotton, 50 x 70cm

(x)-3

on cotton, 50 x 70cm

(x)-2

on cotton, 23 x 26cm

(x) - 1

on cotton, 19 x 24cm
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experimenting with my new 'toy', a hot air blower gun!

summertime renewal

So, finally, a year later, here I am working in my 'proper' studio! now a harried few weeks preparing for the art festival in Chatillon.  I missed batiking for the last few months, but am thrilled with my new space.. and the cats and I are getting used to it!

And here is the inaugural 'getting back into it' batik.

on cotton, 25x22cm