Shibori

On June 29, 2019 at the Downtown Farmers Market located at Ancestor Square, I along with my partner in thyme, Ms. Victoria taught little homesteaders how to do shibori technique to dye fabric. It was a wonderful experience because it had all the magic that we always have at the market but especially this activity revealed the most beautiful patterns. I recommend a trip to the Saturday market held May through October - the vibe is the best because the best people are at the market. People like local artisans, craftsmen, farmers and growers, and the like. It's not just a trendy place to be, it's the place to be!

I recorded the event with many photographs, and I just felt inspired to put together this painting to commemorate just how awesome the morning was that day. My three girls were with me helping out. My oldest daughter helped paint faces, and she is pictured (at least the back of her head) in the lower left corner. And then my youngest daughter is pictured holding up her shibori fabric square in the middle right (with the black hat and blonde bangs covering her eyes). I have never really painted images of my children before but I like it and I think I am going to start including them more often. 

"Shibori" watercolor on canvas 20" x 16"
Original - for sale $320.
Prints available - contact for sizes and prices.