Technology/Equipment Grant

The project's goal is to become more proficient and expansive in the art of silk painting while developing a body of hand painted silk work. The Grant will provide me with an extensive array of products, materials and equipment that will be used to create this body of work. Detailed records of the materials used and results produced will enhance my professional development as I explore the options and develop my personal preferences, based on effective results. Successful results will demonstrate technical ability, compositional appeal and use of colors that work well together. The Grant will provide an inventory of various silk blanks and yardage with the intention of painting/dyeing and finishing the inventory of silk before the end date of the project. I would also like to do a presentation and or workshop for members of the Northwoods Fiber Guild in Cook County. A final report will be submitted indicating the results of this project within the timeframe designated. The project's goal is to promote professional development through becoming more proficient with the use of various equipment and materials during the process of learning to create an extensive body of hand painted silk work. A foundation of already acquired skills will be built upon during this journey of exploration and experimentation. Outcomes will include a record of careful note keeping of materials used, properties and results obtained. Records will also include photographs taken of the completed pieces as well as capturing some of the stages of development for certain pieces of work. This project will culminate into the development of a collective body of work demonstrating improved abilities with technical, compositional and color arrangement. Evidence will be submitted indicating that I gave a presentation and or a workshop to the Northwoods Fiber Guild members on the art of silk painting.