Donna Baskin
Dinna Baskin, Visual Palette Art
Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
I am a mixed media artist, currently focusing on eco-printing / eco-dying. After teaching myself these techniques on scraps of fabric and paper, I began picking up pieces of clothing on my 2nd hand shopping trips. I am an avid supporter of reuse, and this fed into my drive to eliminate fast fashion, and give new life to beautiful unique clothing.
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About the practice
I am a mixed media artist, currently focusing on eco-printing / eco-dying. Eco-printing is a technique where plants, leaves and flowers are used to make shapes, colour, and marks on fabric. These prints are referred to as “eco-prints.” Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind. I hand pick every leaf and flower with thought and purpose, printing onto upcycled fabrics and clothing. Some of these fabrics are torn up and used to create wall hangings, tapestries, and bracelets. I safe every scrap and tread & aim to find a use for every piece. My roots are set in the Ottawa Valley, where I grew up spending time camping and canoeing in Algonquin Park, and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. My first love is photography, having inherited an eye for beauty my Dad, who was a professional photographer. I have a real love & excitment for natural elements and creating with them. I have an extensive collection of rocks, feathers, and sticks, which I also incorporate into my art, whenever I can. I am known to come home from a trip, lighter in heart, and heavier in natures treasures. Eco-prints are a wonderful way to bring some nature into your home and life.
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