Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques

by Susan Moyer

Master the secrets of an exquisite art form. Silk painting is rapidly gaining an enthusiastic following among surface designers, fine artists, and craftspeople alike. The pure, transparent colors of the dyes, combined with the luxuriant drape of the silk itself, combine to make this a uniquely sensuous medium. By using gutta, wax, alcohol, or salt, the artist can create a variety of appealing textures and visual effects. This book shows exactly how to use each technique and how to combine them for intricate paintings.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1991

Reviews

[Zombie Karin]

Lots of pictures, with instruction. I wasn't into gutta at the time I was reading it though, so I wasn't paying that much attention!

[Diana Thayer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent examples and good tips/instruction

[Kerry]

A good introduction to painting on silk, with illustrations of various techniques and approaches.