Pysanky
by E B Schmidt
Title
Pysanky
Artist
E B Schmidt
Medium
Drawing - Dye On Eggs.
Description
Photograph of Pysanky art done by EB Schmidt. All designs in this image, with the exception of one*, are originals of EB.
Pysanky is an art form, of Ukrainian origins, in which egg shells are repeatedly drawn on with melted wax and then dyed. This step is performed for each color on the egg. Different tools such as a pinhead or a kistka (or kistky) can be used to apply the wax. Eggs of all sizes, shapes and colors can be used in this art form. Some artists leave the insides within the egg, however, EB prefers to empty hers out through a tiny hole that she carefully creates on the bottom of the shell using a special tool and then drains and rinses the inside. The shells are very fragile and need to be handled with care.
Image and original pysanky designs*: © E. B. Schmidt. All Rights Reserved.
*The fish tessellation design was published in "Ukrainian Easter Egg Design Book 2" by Luciow and Perchyshyn.
NOTE: The Fine Art America watermark appears on online copies only and not on the final product.
For more information about EB her photography, artwork or music please visit her website: www.ebschmidt.com
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March 7th, 2014
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