Klaire Martin

I became interested in silk art several years ago, and was both fascinated and scared of the technique of silk art. I had no real control! But after creating a few silk scarves, I lost the fear. I went on to do silk painting, and to designing silk pillows. I have been in juried art shows, and currently have my silk creations at http://mysticsilks.etsy.com I have used the Pebeo (french dyes) Lumiere paints, and Jacquard products from Dharma.

I have enjoyed the skill of silk painting for several years, and have exhibited my creations at juried and invitational art shows. Each creation is unique. I truly began silk art as a form of relaxation, but my Virgo personality controls the need to reach a level of perfection. Each silk creation was a labor of love and dedication to get that certain unique appearance.
I like to wear something that no one else has seen. I believe everyone has the desire to feel unique, special, or one-of-a-kind.
And so, when I say this was created just for you, believe it!
Each hand designed item is inspired by some muse. It could be the music I'm listening to, or a photo I've taken of something in nature, from butterflies emerging from their cocoons, to a wee flower found on the floor of a forest.
It could also be an exotic mood I'm in, at which point I have to paint it on silk. The imagination is a wonderful gift of the universe.

Thank you,
Klaire Martin
Mystic Silks