Embroidered Linear Portrait

Overview

“In this course you will learn to make a linear portrait step by step and embroider it on a garment. We will see how to make a portrait using the classic drawing proportions (for free portraits) and how to synthesize a portrait starting from a reference image. Then we will practice basic traditional needle embroidery stitches and see how to achieve similar results with the Kantan needle. Finally, we will start to embroider our portrait on a shirt using the chain stitch to draw the face and, for the background, I will teach you to create textures by combining the directions of the chain stitch and the pulled stitch, and applying beads and sequins. ”

In this video lesson Koral Antolín Maillo addresses the topic: What will we do in the course?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidered Linear Portrait. Combine embroidered stitches with a traditional and Kantan needle to create unique portraits.

Partial transcription of the video

“What will we do in the course? I will show you a new technique, the Kantan needle embroidery technique, But if you don't get it, it doesn't matter, I'll give you the necessary tools so you can achieve the same with a traditional needle. I will show you portraits of some of my favorite artists. We will learn what is the difference between a line drawing and a pictorial one, and so you can be inspired by them. Then I'll teach you how to draw a freehand portrait. For this we will make a template based on canonical proportions of beauty. Don't be afraid if you don't want to learn to draw freeha...”

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Course summary for: Embroidered Linear Portrait

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (191)
• 2994 students
• 4 units
• 22 lessons (4h 27m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Illustration

• Areas

  Embroidery, Textile Design