“Out Islands” - Painting on Silk

This hand‑painted silk artwork preserves a moment shaped by wind, light, and memory. Originally captured as a photograph and later reimagined as a silkscreen print, the scene now appears in its third form—painted on silk with permanent textile dyes that become part of the fabric once steam‑set. The piece reflects the quiet movement of palm fronds and the atmosphere of the islands that inspired it.

Framed in a silver‑toned metal frame, the finished artwork measures 11 x 12 inches overall. As with all silk pieces, it is best displayed out of direct sunlight to preserve color over time.

Artist Carol Sullivan’s work is shaped by a lifetime spent around boats, coastal travel, and the shifting moods of nature, which she interprets through sea, sky, flora, and fauna. Her silk‑dye process ranges from loose and impressionistic to controlled and detailed, with constant experimentation keeping her work fresh and evolving. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, she has developed unique textile techniques—including gyotaku fish printing—and her fabric art has been featured in galleries in Maryland, Maine, and the Bahamas with an international following.

This item is a one‑of‑a‑kind art piece, and sale of this item is final.