The beauty of fabrics..

There really is something to be said about the satisfaction in surprise.

 These are my hand-dyed fabrics for my text and textiles class. I was so excited to wash the dye out and finally reveal the patterns and color underneath. These fabrics gave me a satisfaction that painting somehow doesn't. I think it is the element of surprise, the un-knowing. In painting, or at least in my painting, I never really know what it will look like in the end. But there is a gradual work that takes place where I can anticipate what the finish line looks like. With these fabrics, these beautiful, tactile things. I had no idea what to expect, and that was ok. I think I need to apply that same ideal into my painting. It's ok not to know, and to take risks.

 It's hard to choose which piece I like the most. I almost want to leave them how they are and not change them with over-dye. We will see. I had so much fun with the process too. It was relaxing and exciting at the same time.