Sally Ryan's wearable art embodies what many other textile artists aspire to: Sophisticated, highly wearable designs; a resist-dyeing technique of her own invention; a fascinating combination of color and texture; and a natural instinct for what women of all ages want in art-to-wear.

Since she began working with fiber in 1978, Ryan has learned to perfect almost every aspect of painting on fabric, from batik in the early days to painterly application of dye to fabrics. As her designs grew more sophisticated, so did Ryan's surface treatments: 'The thrill of discovery fuels my passion for working with color and fabric,' she says. Her passion for color inspired an award-winning line of silk wearables, renowned for their fluid shapes and fresh color combinations.

Sally Ryan's current collection features luxurious velvets and an innovative resist-dyeing technique that she has perfected since the 1990's, as well as an ever popular line of washable, packable painted textured silks. As she continues to take her brush to fabric, Ryan delights buyers with her richly vibrant colors, shapes and textures.

exhibitor website: www.sallyryan.com

see my work in these galleries:

The Artful Diva ~ Naples, FL

WOW ~ Newton Highlands, MA

Changes ~ Portland, OR

Serendipity ~ Scottsdale, AZ

Spirit of the Earth ~ Santa Fe, NM

price range: $40 to $900

wholesale orders accepted

custom orders accepted

credit cards accepted

rush delivery possible

gift wrapping available

All prices in US dollars. The pieces shown are representative of the artist's work. Contact the artist directly for availability and purchasing details for the work shown.