I am a child of marine environments who ironically lives inland (it happens). From Hawaii to Cumberland Island, I have been nourished by the big oceans and the ecotones associated with them. The shoreline is a magical transition zone wherever it is encountered – an abundant strand, rich with life as well as decay. On a recent visit to the Pacific Northwest, I returned to an oft-visited, ever-changing rocky beach which perennially holds amazing treasures for the texturally-inclined…
I have been experimenting with botanical extracts and I am completely hooked….I have already fabricated some wearables from these goods (images soon) and I feel so energized! Full circle and returning to my plant roots! (Addendum 8.8.2013: My enthusiasm for these early encounters with natural dyes have been tempered slightly following the recent workshop at Arrowmont with Catharine Ellis but I feel no less energized!)
madder with indigo, chestnut overlay before rinse/dry
the proverbial indigo dyepot
barely out of the pot!
madder, logwood & indigo blends fresh from dyepot
indigo, madder-chestnut blend after rinsing/drying
indigo, logwood & madder blends after rinsing/drying
Kathy Colt 