[.ca] Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax ... (ISBN 0823048284)

ONE STOP SILK PAINTING BOOK - INSPIRIATIONAL:
This is THE best book I have read on silk painting and I have't seen another to better it in the past 10 years. There ARE other books on the same subject that are good, but I certainly haven't felt the need to purchase another since I thumbed through this beauty! Everything you could possibly want to know in relation to silk painting is covered in a consise and presise manner. This is supported by photo demostrations for various techniques not easily explained through the written word. The authors pratical experience shines through in the text and fablously gorgeous photos of her and other artists work. The book is full colour with lots and lots of sensational photos. Much of the silk painting shown is very detailed work eg flowers, pictures; rather than overall "textures" or designs which is more often what you find in other books on the same subject. Seriously consider this fantastic book if you are interested in this subject, it is worth every $, if only for the inspiration provided by the fablous photos

Good Inspiration:
This book has great, inspirational photos and very good instructions. My main disappointment with it is the authors attitude toward silk paints (i.e., not dyes). I have used several varieties of the paints that are made to mimic dyes and find them to work very well, leave the silk soft and be very easy to use. They are a great way for a beginner to get started and try most of the same techniques used with dyes without the hassle of steaming or the toxicity. I am glad that I had some experience silk painting before I got this book because her attitude would have discouraged me from every trying. Aside from that - it's an excellent book, worth the price and full of great pictures to inspire you.

The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques:
Very good and to the point.

EXCELLENT:
THE BOOK HAS GREAT COLOR PHOTOS OF WORK AND A VERY GOOD DESCRIPTION OF TECHNIQUE. A LIST OF SUPPLIERS IS AT THE BACK OF THE BOOK. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN PAINTING ON SILK.

Beautiful color, clear instructions, ideas for new technique:
I thought this book was outstanding. It is a comprehensive manual describing the more popular techniques of silk painting, properties of silk, color, design, etc. This would be a good book to start with as a beginner. Advance painters would find useful info too.