Embroidery fine art

Lesley Wood, Furnished with Memories (detail) When Lesley Wood inherited her mother's cross stitch stash and tried to replicate her own fine art paintings on fabric, she was frustrated that her stitches were thick and clumsy. Not to be deterred, she joined her local Embroiderers' Guild, and in a few short years became an award winning textile artist.

Contemporary Embroidery

Moscow-based fabric artist and designer Katerina Marchenko stitches brightly colored threads into tulle to form elaborate embroidered images of animals, portraits, and anatomical studies. In their hoops, Marchenko’s pieces work as framed thread paintings. Bird and angel wings appear to have dimension and human eyes pop thanks to the artist’s attention to color harmony andContinue reading "Graceful Figures and Shimmering Peacocks Embroidered on Tulle are Inspired by Haute Couture"

embroidery — Ricey Wright

A close-up of a face embroidered with colorful threads, focusing on a single eye. The embroidery is intricate and detailed, creating a realistic and almost three-dimensional effect. The use of various colors and textures, including flowers and leaves, adds to the beauty and complexity of the artwork. The eye is particularly striking, with long eyelashes and a bright, inquisitive gaze. The image captures the skill and artistry of the embroiderer, who has painstakingly created a stunningly…

A THREE DAY PARTY 2016 29" x 29" rayon floss on linen toile private collection

Landscape embroidery can turn your tote bag into a piece of art. Whether it’s a serene mountain scene, a sunset over the ocean, or a field of flowers, stitching a landscape onto your bag creates a stunning visual effect. You can use a wide range of colors to bring the scene to life, making your tote bag a true work of art. This design idea is perfect for nature lovers or anyone who enjoys the beauty of the outdoors.

Yoon Ji Seon's embroidered portraits blend fiber and photography. Much of work consists of self-portraits, with varying degrees of emotions, abstraction, and detail. Her "Rag Face" series goes back to 2006, when she started experimenting with these mixed-media pieces.