I've never heard of or even seen Batik before (not knowingly, anyway), so it was really interesting to be introduced to something completely new. I found it quite confusing, because in a way it involves working backwards; applying wax where you want to keep the colour, and so selecting which tiny bits of white you want to keep as the highlights on the skin etc. But after a few sample pieces, and finding the technique was right up my street, i was ready to create a proper piece. I printed a picture off of my favourite female musician, Florence Welch of 'Florence and The Machine', simply because of her amazing red hair.
For my first attempt, i'm really happy with the outcome and i think this is a technique that i'll definitely return to.
For my first attempt, i'm really happy with the outcome and i think this is a technique that i'll definitely return to.