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Kerry Cline is a New
Zealand artist who has lived in Seward, Alaska since 1993. She
opened Softly Silk in 1996 with an emphasis on hand-made items
based on Silk.
She cannot remember a time in
her life when she did not have a paintbrush in her hand.
Kerry's inspiration is drawn from the natural beauty around her.
Her interest in painting on the highest quality pure silk was
inspired in 1986 when she discovered special dyes that reflect
the crystal clear colors she sees in her environment.
In the true spirit of
"clean green" these dyes do not require excessive use of water
or give off any chemical residues.
To create her individual
pieces of art, Kerry tensions the silk fabric on specially made
stretchers, and paints them in the studio adjoining her home.
Kerry also paints oils on
canvas and watercolors, gives art instruction and generally
enjoys life. The
studio is just off the showroom and is an organized clutter of work in
progress, ideas for projects, paints, dyes and frames.
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anniversary...
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