Embroidery portraits on fabric
The Hair
A course by Defne Güntürkün , Textile designer and artist
About the video: The Hair
Overview
“Next, I will work on the hair, adding details. To get a realistic look, it is always better to use a couple of shades of the main hair color. ”
In this video lesson Defne Güntürkün addresses the topic: The Hair, 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 stitch the hair. For this, first of all, I want to show you which directions to use and I'm going to use my friction pen for this. Let's start from here. As you can see, there's a curvy movement, so I want to follow the outlines of the curves. Just like that, these lines will guide me for my stitches. For the base of the hair, I'm going to use two browns in one needle because even for the base of the hair, I want to have some volume, some shade, some tones. As you can see, you can start from anywhere in the hair as you wish. There are no rules ab...”
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Course summary for: Embroidery portraits on fabric
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Category
Craft -
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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