Embroidery portraits on fabric
The Color Palette
A course by Defne Güntürkün , Textile designer and artist
About the video: The Color Palette
Overview
“As an artist, it's important to understand how colors are created and how they complement each other. To enhance your understanding of this, I will talk about the basics of color theory so you can learn how to choose the right palette for the project.”
In this video lesson Defne Güntürkün addresses the topic: The Color Palette, 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 would like to give you some information about colors and how color palettes work. I don't want to make it very complicated, but I would love to give you some brief information. There are three primary colors, which are red, blue, and yellow. When we mix two primary colors, we receive the secondary colors. If you mix blue and yellow, you have green. If you mix red and blue, you receive purple. To make it more clear, let me explain it on some fabric cuttings. I have this printed fabric book, and there are some printed floral fabrics, and I will explain how color works togeth...”
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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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