Realistic Portrait Embroidery

Choice of model

A course by Yamila Yjilioff , Fashion Designer and Embroiderer

Fashion Designer and Embroiderer. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joined November 2019
99% positive reviews (137)
2,711 students
Audio: Spanish
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About the video: Choice of model

Overview

“How to go about choosing a model? If this question is in your head, calm down. Here I will show you some guidelines that will help you choose the reference image for your project. ”

In this video lesson Yamila Yjilioff addresses the topic: Choice of model, which is part of the Domestika online course: Realistic Portrait Embroidery. Learn how to illustrate, transfer, and embroider images to create portraits full of texture and expression.

Partial transcription of the video

“Choice of model In this lesson we'll choose the model that will be our reference for the drawing. I have two options here. If you want to do it with pencil and paper, you can print the image. Or like me, I'll do it on the iPad and the Procreate app, open it directly in the app. I'll give you some tips to choose the best photo for your work. First, you need a model. It can be a self portrait or an image of someone you know or a photo from the internet. It's important to have good light as it'll help to see the facial features to trace it better. Another important thing is the clothing of you...”

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Course summary for: Realistic Portrait Embroidery

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (137)
  • 2711 students
  • 4 units
  • 18 lessons (2h 28m)
  • 6 downloads
  • Category

    Craft
  • Areas

    Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Textile Design

Yamila Yjilioff

Yamila Yjilioff
A course by Yamila Yjilioff

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Fashion Designer and Embroiderer

Yamila Yjilioff of Argentina is a self-taught clothing designer and embroiderer. She enjoys experimenting with different techniques and combining her two passions: illustration and embroidery.

In 2017, she began uploading her work to Instagram, leading her to participate in local fairs and exhibitions where she could sell her work. She currently divides her time between designing for a textile company, and combining illustration and embroidery for different projects and commissions.


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  • 18 lessons (2h 28m)
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Realistic Portrait Embroidery. Craft course by Yamila Yjilioff

Realistic Portrait Embroidery

A course by Yamila Yjilioff
Fashion Designer and Embroiderer. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joined November 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (137)
  • 2,711 students