Embroidery portraits on fabric

Influences

A course by Defne Güntürkün , Textile designer and artist

Textile designer and artist. İstanbul, Turkey.
Joined February 2021
96% positive reviews (23)
1,039 students
Audio: English
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About the video: Influences

Overview

“Next, I will share with you my influences and inspirations, and I will show you who and what helped me to develop my style.”

In this video lesson Defne Güntürkün addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidery portraits on fabric. Create embroidered portraits on felt and make unique and personalized works of art..

Partial transcription of the video

“Now you know more about me, I would like to share some of my influences with you. Let's start with nature. In this picture, it's a part of my studio, and it's filled with plants, also my apartment. So my whole life, everything I have is covered with plants, flowers, and I love it. I basically feel complete and happy when I'm in nature. When I check my phone, camera roll, I have hundreds of pictures of flowers, trees, and nature. This is a part of my studio. I love to buy fresh flowers and place them in my studio. When I'm having a walk on the streets, in the gardens, I always have my phone ...”

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Course summary for: Embroidery portraits on fabric

  • Level: Beginner
  • 96% positive reviews (23)
  • 1039 students
  • 4 units
  • 14 lessons (2h 2m)
  • 5 downloads
  • Category

    Craft
  • Areas

    Embroidery, Textile Design

Defne Güntürkün

Defne Güntürkün
A course by Defne Güntürkün

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Textile designer and artist

Defne Güntürkün is a highly skilled textile designer and artist based in Istanbul. With a background in fine arts and a lifelong passion for drawing and creating artistic pieces, Defne has become an expert in the realm of embroidery. She believes in the power of combining the human figure with nature, infusing her work with profound beauty and creating a deep connection with the Earth.

For over a decade, Defne has been crafting her art in her magical art studio, exploring the limitless possibilities of embroidery. Her work reflects her love for nature, and she draws inspiration from the ever-changing seasons, the vibrant colors, and the intricate details found in every aspect of the natural world. Defne's unique perspective and her ability to convey ideas and feelings through needle and thread make her an inspiring guide on your embroidery journey.


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  • 14 lessons (2h 2m)
  • 20 additional resources (5 files)
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  • Audio: English
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  • Level: Beginner
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Embroidery portraits on fabric. Craft course by Defne Güntürkün

Embroidery portraits on fabric

A course by Defne Güntürkün
Textile designer and artist. İstanbul, Turkey.
Joined February 2021
  • 96% positive reviews (23)
  • 1,039 students