MILDRED WOODROW

In loving memory of our dear silk sister and co-founder.

Statement

The brilliant colors, the flow of dyes on silk, the almost limitless variety of techniques...all this had kept me painting on silk for over 20 years. And there is always more to learn and experience.

I find inspiration in nature, the Southwest's fantastic landscape, the history which abounds here and just enjoying it all. I have always said I do not have any deep philosophy about my work. I want the clothing to be colorful and fun to wear. Wall art, added more recently, is also to be enjoyed for its subject, techniques and color to reflect the mood of the subject. I often use images from travels or my past.

"Mill Creek Park"
Silk Painting, soy wax resist
15 x 24"

Mildred A. Woodrow, 93, of Albuquerque, formerly of Long Island, NY, and Youngstown, OH, died Monday, August 6, 2018.

Mildred was born October 17, 1924, in Youngstown, OH, the oldest child of Harrison Arthur and Mildred Agatha (Tripp) Woodrow. A graduate of The Rayen School, she attended the Rhode Island School of Design on an art scholarship and earned her degree in art education.

She taught art for many years in the elementary schools of District 15 in Lawrence, Long Island, NY, and is remembered fondly by her students. Following her retirement, she moved to Albuquerque, NM, where she established a second career as a silk painter, creating both wall hangings and wearable art. She was a founding member of the New Mexico Silk Painters Guild.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Janet Duff of Lexington, KY, Karen Pregenzer of Austintown, OH, Sally (Russell) Hammel of Garrettsville, OH, John (Shannon) Snare of Cleveland, OH, and Jude Snare of Albuquerque, NM. She will also be missed by her great- and great-great-grandnieces and nephews; and her brother-in-law, Perry Snare of Canfield, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fiancé, James Lipp of New York; her siblings, George Woodrow, Julia Walters, Nancy Paugh and Roberta Snare; a niece, Roberta Fenskie; and a nephew, David Walters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Silk Painters Guild, whose members are establishing a scholarship fund in her memory.