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Olivia Batchelder is an expert in watercolor technique on silk.
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Kuala Lumpur
Olivia Batchelder in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, speaking about Seaweed Batik using Pacific Coast Kelp at the International Batik Convention, December 2009. Details of her method outlined in photos below.
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Nature as inspiration.
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Mixing colors inspired by local minerals.
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Applying the tinted seaweed gum.
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Adding texture.
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Detail of seaweed gum imagery.
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Modulating the background colors.
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Painting in the background dye-color.
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Studying the composition before making final changes.
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