RADOST
  • About
  • Shop
  • Classes
  • Art
  • News
  • Contact

Express Yourself. Because It's Worth It.

4/25/2018

0 Comments

 
Elaine de Kooning is one of my favorite American Abstract Expressionist painters. She handled color and movement beautifully. Upon researching her work, I was inspired to create a textile print using some of the ideas behind her process. So, here we go ... 

Kooning has these beautiful long and large strokes of paint in her works. I love the feeling of a quick movement, a movement that's both planned and whose results are a surprise. I decided to go with a monoprint to create a textile full of energy, color, and dynamic movement. I selected my paints, added them to a board, and then wish one stroke of a squeegee, I created a vibrant melange of colors. 
Picture
Basketball Players by Elaine de Kooning
Picture
Express Yourself by Martina Sestakova
Kooning's work and this process appeal to me on a variety of levels. As an artist, I seek to use different techniques in my own work. I love spontaneity, the element of surprise, the magic of turning a blank surface into a world of colorful imagination. And I also am drawn to the potential of what art, textiles, and fashion accessories, such as scarves, can do for us on a practical levels. I believe that if you put something on your body, it should work for you. It should keep you comfortable as you go through your day. And it should act as a reminder of your inner beauty and the importance of bringing this beauty out and sharing it with the world. And that's exactly the purpose of this scarf, appropriately called "Express Yourself". 
Picture
Picture
There are just so many lovely colors in this textile pattern. It pretty much goes with anything and everything in your existing closet. As as research shows, it's mostly like to improve your mood as colors have that power. And I really hope it will inspire you to share what you find lovely about yourself with those around you. I promise it is worth it. 
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    RADOST™ BLOG

    Welcome! My textile/fashion design brand RADOST™ (Czech) is all about JOY (English). 

    In the blogs, I bring you thoughts on textile and fashion design, art, and travel.

    Check back often, as creativity never sleeps (well, almost never) and surround yourself with joy!  ​​

    Archives

    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014

© RADOST™ by Martina Sestakova 2016-2021. Kensington, MD. All rights reserved. 
Contact Martina Sestakova at connect@RadostByMartinaSestakova.com


No part of this site, or any of the content contained herein, may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without express permission of the copyright holder(s).