Silk Painter Laura Fox-Wallis fiber artist and art educator working with mixed media, silk, and watercolor.

I am a fiber artist and art educator working with dye on silk.

In 2004, I began to explore the diverse effects of silk painting and found a strong connection with the fluid movement and brilliant colors of the dye. When the brush touches the silk there is beauty in the mixture of two mediums, creating satisfaction in the understanding of such a meticulous process.

Using a medium-weight Habotai silk, steam-fixed silk dyes and resist, I layer color to create form and texture, counting missteps as design elements that are sometimes more beautiful and interesting than the original concept. In this manner, the viewer can connect to the artwork, sharing in the pleasure of discovering the beauty in the world around.

I am fueled by nature, the breadth of colors, textures, and organic shapes and forms. My works are the mixture of abstraction and reality which reflect my particular experiences in life. I am interested in design, arranging shapes and colors while exploring the diversity of forms and structures. Painting with dyes on silk is like a dance of control, creating variable compositions through graceful shifting and layering of elements.   

In 2020, I was awarded Master Silk Painter (MSP) by Silk Painters International (SPIN), an organization of silk artists, educators, and practitioners. A Master Silk Painter is considered an outstanding silk artist in their skills, creativity and expertise in usage of silk and dyes, design and color. When chosen, by committee, MSP status is considered to be a lifelong award. This award is my highest recognition to date, and as such, I will continue to inspire, educate, and share my expertise with others.

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Learn with Laura

I offer range of online courses and in-person workshops in both silk painting and watercolor. Check out my latest digital course, Beyond the Line: The Silk Sizing Technique!

Learn to paint on silk with master silk painter Laura Fox-Wallis in-person and online classes are available