Body embroidery

A single skeletal muscle contains hundreds of thousands of individual fibers stretched in long rows, an anatomical fact that the textile artist behind Ambroidering recreates in an unusually fitting manner. Based in Shropshire, England, the artist stitches precise embroideries of the human body, defining circular systems with sinuous threads, conveying the distinct layers of skinContinue reading "Anatomical Embroideries Use Precise Stitches and Beads to Portray Muscles, Organs, and Bodily…

This piece comes framed in a 4 inch hoop. Please be aware that due to supply problems the actual hoop part could be different than the photos in this listing. If its important to you, please feel free to message me and ask to see a picture of whatever current hoops I'm using and I would be happy to show you! Your piece will come wrapped in tissue paper and shipped in an envelope. There will also be a piece of cardboard to prevent pressure from being applied to the piece and warping the…

www.madrigalembroidery.etsy.com An on-line textile community appears to be a great solution to a field which can be isolating. I would like to share information and communicate with artists and craftspeople in this arena not only to build friendships but to enhance exposure and to help organize shows and sell. Artist's statement: To continue to create interpretations of the world around me. Art is a necessary but often neglected part of life which ideally should surround, enlighten, and…

UK-based embroidery artist Amber Griffiths is riding a wave of anatomical inspiration in her latest designs. Typically inspired by nature, Griffiths tells Colossal that her series kicked off when looking to put a non-traditional spin on the iconic Valentine’s Day heart. “I’m not particularly someone who’s into all the mushy classic love hearts, so IContinue reading "Precise Images of Human Anatomy Deftly Rendered in Punch Needle by Amber Griffiths"

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A single skeletal muscle contains hundreds of thousands of individual fibers stretched in long rows, an anatomical fact that the textile artist behind Ambroidering recreates in an unusually fitting manner. Based in Shropshire, England, the artist stitches precise embroideries of the human body, defining circular systems with sinuous threads, conveying the distinct layers of skinContinue reading "Anatomical Embroideries Use Precise Stitches and Beads to Portray Muscles, Organs, and Bodily…

For as long as I can remember I’ve been horrified of showing my body hair. My dark brown hair makes