Janet Lehwalder
“I paint on silk.
I love the way silk’s natural luster adds light to the colors. I love the way you can choose among many surface textures. Silk is a strong vibrant natural fiber that is beautiful all by itself.” “I paint with dyes. Dyes permeate the whole fiber, displaying their color without hiding the character of the silk itself. They flow effortlessly across the silk. Taking advantage of this flow achieves the smooth blending and subtle shading that is characteristic of silk painting. When a controlled line is desired, one of several types of resist can be used to define an area.” “I often work from photographs. I especially love the stories told by the body language of my subjects. Intricate color shading and distinctive line also attract me.” “Finally, I paint to connect with the best in the world. I notice a bit of beauty and want to honor it, to interact with it, to be able to revisit it again and again.” |
Moonlight Silks
Since being established by Janet Lehwalder in 1984, Moonlight Silks has encompassed a wide variety of silk painting activities. Her painting includes the creation of fine art silk paintings done in a watercolor style, luxurious quilted silk comforters, and a variety of other projects, some very large and some very small. No less satisfying is introducing Silk Painting to new people. Classes in the Serti Technique, with special focuses such as quilting and beading embellishment, greeting cards, and framing, are offered in many different venues. As a professional Teaching Artist, Janet has over twenty years experience introducing silk painting to people of all ages and levels of experience. She teaches with patience, positivity, and a wealth of experience. |