Portrait Embroidery with Botanical Elements
The self-portrait
A course by Andrea Orue , Textile Artist
About the video: The self-portrait
Overview
“Now that there are several references for the project, it's time to think about the self-portrait that will serve as the basis for the final project.”
In this video lesson Andrea Orue addresses the topic: The self-portrait, which is part of the Domestika online course: Portrait Embroidery with Botanical Elements. Explore the basics of freestyle embroidery and create an original piece that connects hand, mind and heart.
Partial transcription of the video
“the self portrait It's time to talk about your self-portrait. For this class, I brought two pictures of me, of self-portrait, to be able to explain some of my choices, talk a little bit about composition too. When taking your self-portrait, I want you to observe some important features for your photo. By taking this photo, this self-portrait, you can take a selfie, you can lean on a pedestal. My suggestion is that you clean the lens, because this can interfere with the result of your photo. I have two self-portraits here that will serve as the basis for my final design. In this first photo,...”
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Course summary for: Portrait Embroidery with Botanical Elements
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Category
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Areas
Embroidery, Textile Design
Andrea Orue
A course by Andrea Orue
Andréa Orue, known on social media as Primavera de 83, is a textile artist and teacher. She has spent more than ten years seeking to unite hands, mind, and heart through embroidery, and revives this ancestral art through her pieces.
Thanks to her work, she's participated in large events such as São Paulo Fashion Week, and appeared on various TV shows in Brazil. One of her pieces appears on the cover of the book O Reino de Zália published by Companhia das Letras. She sells her work at the Jardim Secreto fair, via subscription to the Caixa Cosmos project, and also via other channels.
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