New Scarves in Process

The first photo shows the scarves after the resist has been applied. The scarves were steamed for 2 hours to set the dye i nthe resist and to activate the resists holding properties.
In the photo below 3 freshly dyed scarves are hanging on the line in my studio waiting to go through the second steaming in the stainless steel silk steamer.

Below is a photo of the Ravens/Crows under a full moon scarf still stretched in the rack drying

Close up of one end of the Raven Moon scarf...................

................and a close up of the other end.

My work is in 2 more Etsy Showcases

My silkpaintings were chosen for 2 seperate Treasury Showcases on Etsy today.
The first one is called "All Christmas Trees": http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=98868

and the second showcase my work was chosen for today is called "Home for the Holidays" : http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=98771

I am not sure how long the showcases last but I hope you enjoy them while they are still active.

I just finished applying thick resist to both a "Blackbirds Singing" scarf and a "Poppy's" scarf back to back. Both these designs have a lot of resist work and my hands get really sore afterwards so I put ice on them. Guess I am getting old ;~)

Crow House Studio Fan page on Facebook

I have been busy listing items that I am selling on Etsy on my Crow House Studio Facebook Fan page. Click the link below to visit my page and be sure to click on the "Become a Fan" link if you like my work! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Linda-Marcille-Crow-House-Studio/31337354316?ref=s

Thanks,

Linda

Support Artists, Writers and Musicians this Holiday Season!

Support your local artists, writers, musicians and crafts people this holiday season. Look for open studio tours and craft shows in your area! Shop on online art/craft sites like Etsy.com and Artfire.com. This economy has been extremely tough on many artists and they really need your support more that the large box stores do!! What would life be like without art, music and litera...ture? If you agree pass this message onto your email and Facebook friends today. Thanks,
Linda Marcille

Delivering Silk Paintings to Vermont Artisan Designs

Don and I delivered a bunch of fall and winter paintings to Vermont Artisan Designs in Brattleboro, VT today. Here are some photos of me getting the paintings ready in the studio and then Don and I at the gallery taking down the old paintings and hanging up the new ones.

Christmas Shopping Made Easy!

Now you can buy my silk scarves, ties, limited edition prints, paintings, silk ornaments and art magnets online at Etsy.com.
Here is the link to my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/silkartisan buy online, pay via Pay Pal or credit Card and I will ship your purchase right to your door!!!

Two Charity Auctions I have donated artwork to

Auction nuumber 1:
I have donated 2 prints to the “doing our pART” auction to raise money for the Vermont Food Bank . This auctuon is the Vermont Arts Council’s second online art auction to benefit the Vermont Foodbank. Last fall, 80 artists and arts organizations stepped to the plate by donating goods and services to the event. When the bidding closed, $10,254 in art had been sold and the Vermont Foodbank received 100% of the proceeds. The contribution equaled 15 tons of food, or approximately 27,000 meals for hungry Vermonters.

Unfortunately the Foodbank’s need is just as great this year--one in eight Vermonters is currently tapping into their services. The online auction comes at a time when many Vermonters are feeling anxious about the approaching winter months. With the high costs of both food and heating fuel, many people will be forced to choose between keeping their houses warm or putting a meal on the table.

To that end the Arts Council is inviting artists, artisans and arts organizations to contribute to an online auction. It will take place from November 27 – December 4, 2008 and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Vermont Foodbank. Contributing artists and arts organizations can opt to receive 30% of the proceeds from the sale of their contribution OR they can donate the full amount to the Vermont Foodbank

You can see my prints at this link http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Item.action?id=100191995

Auction #2:
I have donated a scarf to the SDA auction. The Surface Design Association has nearly 4000 members worldwide. Each member creates textiles, paper, art, etc in his or her unique style. Each scarf, shawl, DVD or book in this auction has been created by the artist for this auction.
The Surface Design Association auction supports the Creative Promise Awards, conference scholarships, various SDA grants, and additional member benefits

Until November 15, the auction will be open with fabulous scarves, shawls, workshops and books for you to bid upon.
You can see the scarf I donated here: http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Item.action?id=98136651