peony

on cotton, 45 x 41cm
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another flora inspiration
am still trying to get dew drops to look like dew drops

pavot bleu

on cotton, 47 x 43cm
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back to batiking after a long break; inspired by a wonderful book of flora photography by Louise Tanguay that I received for Christmas!
trying out texture effects with bleach, heat, dry brushes etc..

before - 1

on cotton, 65 x 57cm

drips 4

on cotton, 40 x 100cm

drips 3

on cotton, 40 x 100cm

drips 2

on cotton, 43 x 58cm
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having fun and exploring the dripping wax technique

drips 1

on cotton, 43 x 58cm
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experimenting with drips of wax, and drips of dye

psycho-fly

on cotton, 43 x58cm
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experimenting with letting dyes 'flow'

physallis 2

on cotton, 43 x 58cm
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wanted to change my colour-tones a bit

dandelion 2

on cotton, 43 x 58cm
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trying the opposite - with detail and pattern on the subject, and randomness in the background.
for some reason, while I was making this, I kept thinking of the star spangled banner!