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!!!

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!!

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 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 creates special commission pieces on a custom order basis.

These two comfort shawls were created for a customer who commissioned Silk Creations by Janey to paint a shawl using very calming and peaceful colors.  It is with honor that the order was accepted since the customer is gifting the shawl to a dear friend who was just diagnosed with cancer.  The customer wished for a very special piece that will give comfort and express the caring and love for the friend.

Custom Spacialle Series Comfort Shawl 22x90 Silk Charmeuse, 2015 CCIII

Custom Spacialle Series Comfort Shawl 22x90 Silk Charmeuse, 2015 CCIV

Since each piece is truly and original, each time a commission order is accepted, at least two pieces are created so that the customer can choose from the two or more pieces.  The comfort shawls are very large silk charmeuse thus only two are created for this type of custom order. The colors used are to create a peaceful and comforting piece that can be worn to provide warmth and love.