Design and create a 'stained glass' embroidery
Influences
A course by Melissa , Fiber artist
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Now I would like to share my major references for my work. I find inspiration in the field of art and craftwork such as fiber art, pottery, and stained glass and also in the desert, which is my happy place! ”
In this video lesson Melissa addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and create a 'stained glass' embroidery. Create a beautiful 'stained glass' embroidery piece hrough a step-by-step process. Start with basic materials and end with a stunning finished product..
Partial transcription of the video
“Influences Now that you've learned a little bit about me and my story, I'm going to share about the influences and inspirations in this lesson. As an embroidery artist, I really admire the work of Sarah K. Benny. She always pulls in a lot of plants and does so much detail in her work. I really love this stained glass piece by Jared Cruz of Cellar Door Trades. I love how the light shines through the glass. It has some beautiful patterns and texture, plus gorgeous landscape layers. And this cool lighting between the glass just adds a little bit of sparkle. I found Cellar Door Trades on Instag...”
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Course summary for: Design and create a 'stained glass' embroidery
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Category
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Areas
Embroidery, Textile Design, Traditional illustration

Melissa
A course by Melissa
Melissa Galbraith, the talented fiber artist behind MCreativeJ, is a passionate advocate for the art of embroidery. Drawing inspiration from her love of nature, Melissa creates whimsical and modern embroidery patterns and kits that captivate the imagination.
Born and raised in the desert of Washington state, Melissa's upbringing fostered a deep appreciation for crafting by hand. After finding her desk job monotonous, Melissa rediscovered her love for embroidery and its ability to unleash her creativity. Her portable craft allows her to play with texture and color, capturing the beauty she finds all around her.
Melissa's expertise and talent have garnered recognition, with her work featured in Love Embroidery and Belle Armoire Jewelry magazines, as well as by renowned brands such as DMC and Etsy. She has also received accolades, including first place at the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibit.
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