BORN, VIBEKE — Silk Painting

David Porteous Editions. 1995. (ISBN: 9781870586252). Hardcover, 9.7 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches. Hardback no D/J in good condition apart from bottom of spine which looks like it has been dropped and therefore shows signs of damage. 1995 1st English David Porteous edition. This is an excellent guide to silk painting for those with some artistic talent but no experience in the medium. In a clear and friendly format, Born describes the different kinds of silk, the appropriate paints, stretching and preparing silk, and the best brushes to use. He explores the exotic effects achieved as paint flows on silk, in projects that get progressively more complex. Tracing templates are included, as is a section designed specifically for children. Highly recommended for general collections. - used books, secondhand books, out of print books, hard to find books, for sale, second-hand books, college books, student books, nonfiction, first edition, signed copies, non-fiction books delivered world wide. ISBN 1-870586-25-5 187058-255. Used: Acceptable.