Linda's hand painted silk designs are one-of-a-kind or limited edition series. French steam set dyes are her preference on a canvas of luxurious silks. She uses both the gutta serti and wax resist methods of silk painting with her water color style. The final step in this labor intensive process is steaming the silk. This intensifies the brilliance of the silk and fixes the dyes permanently. The fluid surface of the silk, the intermingling of the dye colors gives the painting life and movement. The ultimate combination of artist and artistic spirit.

"The Nestlings"

Hand dye painted silk charmuse

40" X 40"

A charming pair of beautifully colorful birds! Registered with the International Registry of Artists and Artworks.  Corporate collection

"Highway of Holiness"

Hand dye painted on silk charmuse

3' X 4'

This spiritual piece is an interpretation of the Biblical verses in Isaiah 35:1-10 in silk artistry.  Corporate collection   

 "Perspective"

Hand dye painted on  silk charmuse

26" X 40"

"Perspective" was inspired by the verse "If I have freedom in my love, and in my soul am free, angels alone that soar above enjoy such liberty." by R. Lovelace

Private collection

"Ruler of the Roost"

 Hand dye painted on silk charmuse

 40" X 40"

Judges Award, "Art Today" California Council of Art Leagues

"Ruler of the Roost" is the culmination of the series of designs  inspired by the proud attitude and prominent tail feathers of the regal  peacock. Private collection

The grounds of the Fullerton Arboretum are an endless treasure chest of beauty and inspiration. The following hand painted floral works on silk were composed from my personal photographs taken there through the years. Silk painting is the perfect medium to capture the vibrant colors and the romantic and sentimental feeling of flowers. These paintings are a few of my continuing "Silken Garden Arboretum Series".  

         "Matilija I"                                  "Matilija II"

18" X 24"                                 

Hand dye painted on silk charmuse.

These glorious Matilija poppies are also known as Mexican Poppies. They resemble delicate white tissue paper reflecting all the splendid colors of their surroundings.

Price: $ 700. each

                                                                                               " The Poppy"     "The Iris"                                                                                                

"Silken Garden Arboretum Series"

"12 x 25"

Hand dye painted on silk charmuse

As a part of the Arboretum series, these paintings are an endless attempt to exhibit the pageantry of beautiful florals God created.

Price: $500. each