Batik... Finally

There is not many people who understand what it is I do. Well most people know I'm creative and that I'm a graphic Designer and a photographer. However when I say I'm a "batik artist" usually it prompts looks of confusion. Well I want to help you understand. It's a fiber dye process with wax resist. Someday I'll post a step by step. 

So I started this one a while back before I even had a studio. So naturally when the studio took form I started on this piece. It was something just to get back in the groove. I remember the idea I first had for this piece and it turned out very different. Batik is like that though. Only so much I can control and some of the process is very organic in nature. When you boil off the wax it reveals an image underneath and you either love it or you don't. 

This piece was based on a fantasy place. A Castle not confined by the Earth or and it resided on. It was free floating in Space. A "Floating Castle". 

I was surprised to see the finished result. It has some imperfections. I am working on some things with my current batiks to improve in the future. Although I want to share it with you. 

By the way it is for sale in my etsy shop Nation Studios. It comes uv protected and ready to hang stretched over bars like a canvas. 

I guess it is a piece to remind me that I'm not confined by where I reside... I'm free to rule within my space. 

Hope you enjoy. Once again I hope to be more active here.