Artist Profile

Artist Statement:My latest silk paintings emphasize design and unusual color palettes. They incorporate all I have learned over the decades from oil painting and printmaking. The printmaking process of working in layers is essential to successful silk painting. It is also vital to know how to make and use a color chart in creating ones own color palette. Over 5 years, I have been fortunate to have an inspiring master silk painter mentor. I can not express my gratitude for his endless assistance. This is not a media for the undedicated. Each day is dedicated to both learning more and just doing it.

An abbreviated resume for 40 years of pursuing my muse can be provided if requested. I do believe it is only the work which stands alone. It must speak or transport you. That is the essence of my art. Only my current work matters. A few older works are up at my Saatchi website: https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/27325?nk4ercmgobcwhax7fcdwczbqde=6EE178A1B7834842B8FB9A39B9C0F703

I design and choose my color palette in the computer. Then the whole silk process begins from transferring the drawing to silk, prepping the chosen silk or wool for dyes, and deciding which resists will be used. Sometimes printmaking tools are used. My steamer is my constant companion to fix each layer as I progress. The last stage is dry cleaning or washing and pressing. Completed works are either hemmed for wearing or prepped for hanging.

Below are images of earlier hand painted works. More recent works are posted on: https://www.franckearts.com/

My studio is open throughout the year by appointment only. I no longer participate in public studio tours or pop up exhibits nor take commissions.

Please visit my blog: https://www.ocagnc.org/slow-painting-on-silk-by-louise-francke/ or my web site: https://www.franckearts.com/