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 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.

Thank you to all who came out to the First Sunday Festival on West Street in Annapolis on Sunday!

Silk Creations by Janey is so thankful for so many who came out to the First Sunday Festival on West Street!  It was a beautiful day in Annapolis.  The weather was perfect for the first Sunday in Annapolis.  A little warm, but the humidity was low and the sky was a clear and gorgeous blue.  I appreciate all who stopped by the booth and it was wonderful seeing old friends, getting help from others and meeting so many new people.  Many of the silks that were on display on Sunday that were not sold will now be available on Silkcreationsbyjaney.com  and my Etsy shop!!

Silk Creations by Janey introduces Silk Satin and Fringed Silk Scarves!

Silk Creations by Janey is pleased to announce the addition of Silk Satin and Fringed Silk Scarves into inventory!  All three of these are now available for sale.  Please email janey@silkcreationsbyjaney.com or you can check the website later today for a secure link to purchase!!

11x60 Oriana Elegance Scarf in Silk Satin - Lustrous Satin

11x60 Silk Fringed Natrishka Series Silk Scarf 

11x60 Fringed Oriana Elegance Series Silk Scarf

Silk Creations by Janey Art Show TONIGHT at Adam's Taphouse Grille in Eastport (Annapolis), Maryland!! 8 pm!

Tonight is the night!!  Silk Creations by Janey is honored to be the July Artist of the Month for Adam's Ribs East - 921 Chesapeake Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403!  The Show begins at 8 pm!  Pictured below are some of the silks available for purchase! Hope to see you there!! Adam's