Embroidery portraits on fabric
Choosing Floral Decorations
A course by Defne Güntürkün , Textile designer and artist
About the video: Choosing Floral Decorations
Overview
“Once you have decided on the portrait you will use, it's time to add flowers. Here, I will show you how to choose the floral details and decorations for the piece. ”
In this video lesson Defne Güntürkün addresses the topic: Choosing Floral Decorations, 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
“In this lesson, I'm going to show you how to find your floral decorations. We are going to choose an image and adapt it as a floral crown around our portrait. First, let me show you some examples. It can be an illustration, a watercolor, a real flower, a different arrangement. If we have a look at this one, this one is easy to adjust because it's already curvy and you can easily adapt it on top of the portrait as a crown. Let's have a look at this one. This is also a very fitting image for a crown. But if you look at these details, there are so many things going on. But remember, we will si...”
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Course summary for: Embroidery portraits on fabric
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Category
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Areas
Embroidery, Textile Design

Defne Güntürkün
A course by Defne Güntürkün
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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