I started ordering materials for my batik artwork from Dharma when I lived I Washington, DC. After I moved to the Bay Area in 2002, I happened to be biking thru San Rafael, and was happily surprised to come across the actual store! Now I use the brick&mortar shopping method, where I use the fiber reactive dyes, wax and detergent in my artwork.

Website: http://www.BatikFineArt.com

Batik is about the process - the colors bleed, the wax drips, lines are missed and the dyes spill- but I do not believe there are mistakes in batik, and the results can be wonderfully erratic and fascinating as each design unfolds. I realize there will be inevitable abstractions, and I encourage the random results by using different pairings of dyes, paraffins, and fabrics. I find that this challenge of batik matches my personality and style. I enjoy creating scenes rich in detail, filled with movement and vibrant colors but without an emphasis on precision.

Thanks! Feel free to email me with any comments or questions at JohnTinger@BatikFineArt.com
- John