Join me in Virginia Beach, VA at the Neptune Festival on September 29 - October 1, 2017!

The weekend of September 29 - October 1, 2017 is the Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show  in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Spanning from Booth 2619 - Booth 3033 will be the juried section, the section of artists who are eligible for awards.

My booth is Booth # 2621 and I will look forward to seeing you!!  Come by to see the newest creations I will have with me!

Plus, many many more!!!

Show Update!! Upcoming Show Schedule!

Well, it has been a long time since I wrote on this blog. Things have been crazy busy with creating, painting, going to shows, following up on everything!!!

So, I hope to be better at keeping up my blog posts in the future.

I have been asked where I am showing next so here goes!

Next show will be at the Three Rivers Art Festival in Pittsburgh, PA. I will be there from June 7-June11 in Booth E-37.  My booth is right in front of the Wyndam Plaza Hotel!

Three Rivers Arts Festival

Just after that, I will be in Virginia Beach at the MOCA 62nd Annual Boardwalk Art Festival!! June 15-18!

62nd Annual Boardwalk Art Show

Hope to see you there! 

First Sunday on West Street

Silk Creations by Janey was due to be in the First Sunday on West Street show today. Due to an unexpected medical emergency, I will not be able to be there. I am very sorry for the short notice. 

Silk Creations by Janey loves the special stories that happen at the shows!!

Silk Creations by Janey was an artist at the Sugarloaf Craft Festival at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, MD this past weekend.

The shows bring together so many people. There is an enjoyment in meeting new customers, artists, craftsmen and others during the show days. These events are a time when Silk Creations by Janey can share the stories and inspirations of the incredible people who inspire Janey every day when she paints.  Sometimes during the shows, an new story will occur.  This happened this past weekend.....

 Saturday morning a woman walked into the Silk Creations by Janey booth and began looking for a special scarf for herself.  She looked at several pieces and settled on a dragonfly scarf.  I told her the inspiration for my dragonfly collection was my friend, Beth.  I told the customer about Beth and the story behind my choice to have Beth represent the dragonfly collection. 

I also told her recently when Beth was in the temple in Peru, a dragonfly flew up to her and she immediately thought about me.  At that moment, Beth sent me a message saying she felt my spirit in the moment. Amazingly, when the message arrived on my phone in my studio, I had just begun painting several new pieces in the Beth Dragonfly Collection!

The customer looked at me with a little surprise in her eyes and I asked what she was thinking....with a smile, she said "My name is Beth!" The connection is so magically special!

Silk Creations by Janey had a great weekend at the Oaks (Philadelphia), PA Sugarloaf Festival this past weekend!!!

This past weekend was an exciting and wonderful event created by Sugarloaf Festival at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA!! So many talented artists were involved and the extraordinary effort by the Sugarloaf team made this a great event!!  The customers saw new and exciting work and the energy was incredible!!! The next event for the Sugarloaf Festival schedule is in Gaithersburg, MD starting on April 15, 2016!  Looking forward to the event!!!

Silk Creations by Janey is in Space #607 at the Sugarloaf Festival in Somerset, NJ!!!!

Silk Creations by Janey is preparing for the Spring Show Season by participating in the 23rd Annual Spring Somerset, NJ Sugarloaf Crafts Festival at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ!

Janey and her works of art will be in Space #607 on March 11, 12 and 13.  She has been working tirelessly on new works, every one is unique and one of a kind.  PLUS, she will be introducing a new line of products!!!!

Silk Creations by Janey is so excited to be back in the studio full time for a while!!

In preparation for the upcoming Spring, 2016 shows, Silk Creations by Janey is back in the studio full time!  I am very excited to be painting new and different pieces.  Several new designs have been created and my time with the incredible women and friends who inspire me have given me new ideas and inspirations!  I am looking forward to introducing several new ideas and will be making the announcement within the week!!!

Even at night I am loving my work!!!

Several pieces stretched!!! Looking forward to the show on Sunday!!!!

Very proud to announce that Silk Creations by Janey received "Best in Category" at the Cocoa Beach Art Show!!!

Silk Creations by Janey works very hard to create one of a kind wearable art.  So incredibly honored to be acknowledged by the judges at the Cocoa Beach Art Show!!

Join Silk Creations by Janey at the Cocoa Beach Art Show, November 27 & 28!

Silk Creations by Janey is pleased and excited to be a part of the Cocoa Beach Art Show this upcoming weekend after Thanksgiving!! Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28! http://www.cocoabeachartshow.com/

Also, remember it is Small Business Saturday on November, 27!  Support your local artists and small businesses!!

So, for all of you in Florida or if you know someone who lives in the area, please spread the word!!

Over 100 pieces will be on display and available for sale!! Scarves, sarongs, shawls, wall hangings AND INTRODUCING POCKET SQUARES!!!

Text to Join Silk Creations by Janey's email list!

It is now easy to join Silk Creations by Janey's email list! Just text SILKCREATIONS to 22828 to get started!!

By joining the email list, you will get updates about upcoming shows and new products available!

Silk Creations by Janey has received the booth assignment for Sugarloaf in Chantilly!!

Join Silk Creations by Janey along with the other 300 artists participating in the Sugarloaf Festival in Chantilly, VA the weekend of December 11, 12 & 13!! Incredible art work, wonderful crafts, yummy food under cover at the Dulles Expo Center!! I hope to see you there!! Silk Creations by Janey will be in Booth #118!!

Silk Creations by Janey had a great Sugarloaf show in Philadelphia!! Thank you, Philly for a great weekend!!

Great show in Philly this weekend!! Looking forward to the next time!!

Silk Creations by Janey is at the Greater Philadelphia Convention Center for the Oaks Sugarloaf Festival!!

Yesterday Silk Creations by Janey along with many other artists and craftsmen converged on the Greater Philadelphia Convention Center to set up for the Oaks, PA Sugarloaf Festival starting today and running through the weekend.

My spot when I arrived......

After the first bit of unloading......

At the end of the day yesterday!  Ready for the product to be displayed this morning!!

If you are in the Philadelphia area, I would love to see you!!

Silk Creations by Janey hand paints every silk by brush. No vat dipping, tie dying or stenciling used in the process.

At almost every show, I hear comments from people saying "oh, I have done this at a fair" or "my son (or daughter) did that in camp".  I understand the comments are because there is a misunderstanding about my art and the process that I go through when I am painting my silk.

First and foremost, I do not vat dip or tie dye.  That is what people do at fairs, festivals and camps.  It is fun.  It IS really cool. BUT it is not what I do. 

Each and every one of my pieces of art are painted by hand, by brush.  I have never used a vat nor do I tie dye.  Each silk has from 12 to over 30 layers of dye on them.  They are then steamed for hours to make sure that each of the colors is permanently set.  After the silk is steamed, the silk rests in the newsprint paper it was steamed in for over 24 hours.  At this point, each silk has another 1.5 hours of heat and hot water processing to make sure the colors are set and any excess dye has been removed.  This is why the silks ARE washable. 

Now, please keep in mind that I know a lot of incredible artists who vat dip and also tie dye.  The best artists create amazing pieces.  Hand painting silk by brush is a much different form of the art.  It takes a lot of time, space and patience.  I truly LOVE what I do and each layer creates a new and incredible dimension to the silk.

Silk Creations by Janey Show Set Up is a lot harder than you think.....

As an artist, one spends a lot of time trying to share his or her passion with the world.  One of the best ways in this day and age is to participate in shows.  These shows can be either local or national.  The bigger and more national shows are VERY expensive and yes, we pay to participate.  Sometimes, local shows are inexpensive but it still means you have to set up your "store".

This past Saturday, Silk Creations by Janey participated in the Dupont Circle Art Rave.  Arriving at 8:30 a.m. to a completely empty parking lot, it took 2.5 hrs to create this....

And then we closed at 5 p.m......and by 6 p.m., the parking lot was empty again.  It is a pretty strenuous job especially since Silk Creations by Janey is staffed by only one person....me.  All of the set up is done alone and keep in mind the grid walls weigh up to 80 lbs each.  Great workout!!!  Lol!!

As you can see, there are the parking space paints below the flooring I put down to create my "pop up" store.  So, this post is to let you know that original and one of a kind art work is not just the work on the piece....it is also what we do behind the scene.  That is why one of my creations is not the same price that you can buy a rayon scarf at Marshalls.  I love my work and each and every one is a unique and one of a kind piece of art you can wear.  Oh!!  And they are also washable! 

Silk Creations by Janey will be at the Leesburg Fine Arts Festival this weekend!! Saturday, Sept 26 10-6 and Sunday Sept 27 11-5!!

This weekend, September 26-27, Silk Creations by Janey will be at the Leesburg Fine Arts Festival in Downtown Historic Leesburg!  Please stop by my booth, M10, to see my newest designs and visit!  Remember each is one of a kind and each is unique.  I have several new designs and am looking forward to see friends and meet lots of new people!!!  A small sampling of some of the work that will be available.....

Silk Creations by Janey introduces the Tranquility Series. I am looking for some input!!!!

The Tranquility series of scarves is a very special series for me.  It is named after my dad's boats.  The Tranquility was his first sailboat....an Irwin 31 he bought used.  The second was purchased brand new while I was in high school.  The Traquility II was a Cape Dory 36.  The last Tranquility, the Tranquility III, was a Hans Christian 46.  It was purchased when my son, David Bruce, was just a toddler.  My father would go to Annapolis to watch the final outfitting of his pride and joy.  A few times, I went along with little David to watch this beautiful vessel be readied for the ocean. I spent many wonderful and incredible afternoons, days, weeks and actually sometimes months sailing with Daddy.  We sailed to the Carribean, spent weeks in Bermuda, and he and my mom lived on the boat for most winters until his health no longer allowed for such a lifestyle.  We were caught in 3 hurricanes, had many adventures, enjoyed lots of sun and laugh.  Because of his sailing expertise and the strength of the Cape Dory and then the Hans Christian, I never felt in danger and we survived and I now have incredible memories of the times I spent with my dad.

So, I am currently painting some sailboats and I am just curious....other than white....what color should the sails and the hull be???  I would love to hear your input!!! 

Silk Creations By Janey will be at the Annapolis Craft Beer & Music Festival this Saturday in Annapolis!!!

 Silk Creations by Janey will be at the Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival this Saturday, September 12th at the Naval-Marine Stadium on Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis Maryland!!

 http://www.theannapoliscraftbeerandmusicfestival.com/index.html

From 10 to 6, please come to the Festival and sample over 120 amazing local and national Craft Beers, attend informative seminars, enjoy excellent food and visit many local artisans and craftsmen!!

I will be in Booth E3.  Many new designs and pieces are available including but not limited to.....