Tuesday, May 05, 2009

"Extreme Threads"


The Surface Design Association of Georgia are proud to announce their

Art Exhibition "Extreme Threads"

May 3rd through June 5th

Defoor Centre
Gallery Hours
M-F 10a.m.-5p.m.
Sat. 10a.m.-2p.m.
Sun. 12p.m.-3p.m.

This is a wonderful venue and all of the members will have an opportunity the exhibit their myriad of skills in this exciting media of surface design.

Opening Reception
Friday May 15th from 7:30 to 9:30. Please join us.

Featured Artist at Riverstone Montessori Academy

During the month of May Martha Andreatos' art will be on display at:

Riverstone Montessori Academy
455 Casteel Rd SW
Marietta GA

Drop by during school hours to view my art and check out Riverstone's wonderful Montessori academic program. I will also be sharing my love for silk art with the students with some hands on projects they will display on their "Gallery Night" May 15th.

www.RiverstoneMontessori.com

Monday, January 19, 2009

Surface Design Association of Geogia new blog

The Surface Design Association of Georgia has a new blog and is preparing for a great exhibition scheduled for May '09. Please click over to SDAofGeorgia Blog and check them out. More info to come.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Join Me for the Holiday Craft Show at the High Museum

Please join me at the High Museum in Atlanta on Saturday December 6th for their Holiday Craft Show. My friend and fellow artist Gail Racy of www.gailracyschinesepainting.com and I will be exhibiting and selling some of our work in the Robinson Atrium. We will be featuring Chinese Brush painting and hand painted silk scarves and other silk art with an Asian flare.

Holiday Craft Show
December 6, 2008, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Robinson Atrium
Check out this website for details and please join us
http://www.high.org/main.taf?p=4,3,2&eventId=219&eventTypeId=12

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Art Folio

Join me this Saturday at Binders Art Supplies and Frames for ArtFolio

Silk Painting Demonstration

Have you been intrigued by the beauty of silk art but had questions like what is the difference between silk paint and silk dye and how are they used? What is gutta and water based resist? What do I need to get started? See for yourself the different types of silk paints and dyes and how they are used. Everyone will have a chance to make a small silk painting right there using silk paints and gutta. Join us for fun, learning and a great take home project.
What is silk painting? First the silk is stretched tightly over a frame. Then a “resist” is applied. This resist acts as a little dam for the dye. Dyes are then applied and blended to achieve different colored effects. The piece is then permanently fixed using either steam, heat or a chemical process. After fixing the dyes become both light and color fast. The silk can then be hand washed with gentle soap or dry cleaned.

To reserve your space please call 404.237.6331 ext. 203 or email learning@bindersart.com.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Progression of a Silk Painting


























  1. Paint a general light backgraound of blue and green
  2. Draw clear gutta lines in the form of a palm leaf and veins
  3. Apply addition dye to complete shading
  4. Draw and paint in second leaf using gutta and dye

Sunday, September 02, 2007

New Blog




Check out a new blog for Silk Painters of Atlanta on Blogspot.com


It will keep you up to date on all the silk painting happenings in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Monday, February 12, 2007


The Gallery Cafe
in Buckhead

3655 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342

Stop by for a wonderful lunch or dinner at the Gallery Cafe. Enjoy the beautiful art for sale while you experience a quiet meal at this unique little bistro. Martha Andreatos along with many other artist will be rotating new exhibits every few months.