Comments for Christopher van Donkelaar

Comment on Icon Gallery by Christopher van Donkelaar

Christopher van Donkelaar — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:42:00 +0000

Carol & Colin—Thank you for your kind words. As with life, it’s a work in progress; but I’m glad it spoke to you. —Christopher

Comment on Icon Gallery by Colin & Carol

Colin & Carol — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:55:21 +0000

Dear Chris,
This is such a beautiful website and you eloquently described your quest – it draws one in and opens one’s eyes…
With love,
Carol & Colin

Comment on Pentecost Star: Woodworking by Susan Bagshaw

Susan Bagshaw — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:51:54 +0000

Looking forward to meeting you at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts in September!

Comment on Pigment Maps Finished! by Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:14:02 +0000

Nice! I still love the random posts on the side – but, I was wondering, how do I see older posts in reverse chronological order? I’d like to make sure I haven’t missed any!

Comment on Pigment Maps Finished! by Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:13:26 +0000

Nice! I still love the random posts on the side – but, I was wondering, how do I see older posts in reverse chronological order? If I’ve missed a post, I’d like to make sure I haven’t missed any!

Comment on Tekhelet blue by Luiven Rivas Sanchez

Luiven Rivas Sanchez — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:19:40 +0000

Dear Christopher,

Thank you for the link to your work on Mayan blue which I enjoyed reading.

I think this wonderful and rare pigment is not best suited on silks. I have the right binder and recipe to apply alas not the desired results. As I understand it, it is not suitable for dyeing like Indigofera and Woad either.

Thank you once again for getting back to me.

Best,

Luiven

PS: Vivienne Westwood used icon imagery for her recent A/W 2011 collection

Comment on Tekhelet blue by Christopher van Donkelaar

Christopher van Donkelaar — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:31:23 +0000

Dear Zvi,

I very much look forward to reading the full article. I’m currently writing my dissertation on natural earth colours and their characteristics beyond hue (mythological, cultural, etc.); your work has given another aspect to consider in my thinking. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Christopher

Comment on Tekhelet blue by Christopher van Donkelaar

Christopher van Donkelaar — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:24:28 +0000

Dear Luiven,

Thank you for your kind words about my work.

Yes, I am familiar with Maya Blue; it is one of my favourite blues! I first created it for my 100 mile ART project in Cambridge (Ontario) and I still use it today. It took many attempts to create the right hue, but it is a beautiful colour. Here is a link to follow to read more about my process: http://www.vandonkelaar.ca/topic/pigments/maya-blue

That said, I haven’t painted on silk with it, so if your troubles are with your binder I’m not sure I can offer any advice, but if you’re trying to create the right colour, let me know how I can help.

Yours sincerely,
Christopher

Comment on Tekhelet blue by Luiven Rivas Sanchez

Luiven Rivas Sanchez — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:11:24 +0000

Dear Christopher,

I was alerted to this article which I found fascinating.

I am a fashion/textile designer from the UK working with natural dyes in contemporary fashion.

Currently, I am experimenting with Mayan Blue, a rare form of Indigo pigment. Sadly and contrary to the advice I have been given on how to paint with it on silks, the beautiful hue that I am told I would obtain has not manifested itself. Are you familiar with Mayan Blue? if so, I would appreciate your input.

I used icon imagery while studying textiles in London many years ago after an inspiring trip to the Greek Orthodox church located in Bayswater, the beauty of them still haunts me today. Your beautiful work brought back memories of it, thank you!

Yours sincerely,

Luiven

Comment on Tekhelet blue by Zvi

Zvi — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:57:17 +0000

Thanks Christopher for your kind words. A full article will appear in the near future and will update you.
All the best,
Zvi