Welcome to my world of hand-dyed art on silk

Feel soothed by my contemplative works

Delight in my playful pieces

About the Artist

Hi, I’m Salley Knight. I’m a fine artist who has worked on silk as my medium for over 50 years. I use traditional Japanese techniques to prepare the silk to ensure vibrancy and longevity. 

My art reflects the beautiful surroundings of Squam Lake, NH, as well as my whimsical sensibility.

Latest Posts

who’s in charge?

Do you remember all the anticipation you felt about who your teacher was, at the end of summer before school started when you were young? Who’s in charge? What am I in for this coming year? I know that sense of WHO’s in charge never left me, all the way

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how about me? /Squam

See that little bird? It’s down in the lower left quadrant? The loon. I love loons. On this lake, they matter. That bird does matter. I’m out kayaking with Peaches on this beautiful sunny afternoon, which felt welcome after the preceding cold and blustery days. Little wind. Beautiful foliage. Extraordinary

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home to Squam

I’m home. Home from Algeria. Time to get back in the saddle, right? As I was writing this, I thought of Ariella’s school in Algeria (the American Institute) that she started and now she and Ramzi run together. It’s a language school, teaching English. And I thought, how would one

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