Embroidered photography

I'm an embroidery artist who specializes in creating beautiful pieces of art on paper. I offer custom commissions for weddings, memorials, and portraits, but one of my favorite things to create is a stunning floral arch made entirely out of embroidery on paper. This unique and innovative approach to floral decor is a perfect way to add a touch of personality and beauty to any event. With my expertise and your vision, we can create a one-of-a-kind piece that you'll treasure for years to…

Llandudno-based textile artist and designer Francesca Colussi gives old postcards a second life

Artist Aline Brant celebrates people of varying ages and genders in her lovely embroidered photographs. Brant starts with a black and white photograph featuring an individual person, who is then embellished with swirling strands of flowers, leaves, and vine-like lines. The brightly colored embroidery stands in contrast to the subdued grayscale tones of the photographs,Continue reading "Joyful Embroidered Photographs Embellished with Colorful Floral Motifs by Aline Brant"

Chilean artist Jose Romussi adds embroidery to paper photographs to extracts a third dimension, and thus a nascent personality, out of an otherwise flat image. By doing so, Romussi opens space for alternative interpretations and methods of viewing a staged image. The artist refers to his work as an "intervention," and in many ways, his intentions are similar to other contemporary artists who use yarn as a method of interrupting the norm. Like "Yarn Bombing," which is often performed as a…

Rebecca Woolston shares how to embroider right onto a photograph, adding some color and whimsy to otherwise formal, more serious snapshots in no time.