Drawing with Thread
Presentation
A course by Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano , Embroiderer and Illustrator
Joined August 2022
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“To begin to get to know each other, I would love for us to take a tour of my professional experience in this first lesson. Did you know that before embroidering I was a naturalist illustrator? I am ready to show you the most representative works that marked my career as an illustrator, embroiderer and lover of nature.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing with Thread. Learn to embroider and draw with thread. Transfer your sketches to fabric to create realistic illustrations..
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello people of the world! How are you? My name is Cecilia Santamaría. but I prefer to be called Ceci. You can find me online as Iseki Illustrator. I am a professional graphic designer. yet my true passions lie in illustration and embroidery. Presently. reside in Toluca. located in the State of Mexico. mexico. This blend of work and passion defines my I pursued my studies in Graphic Design at the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico. Since been honing my skills as an illustrator by enrolling in numerous diplomas and workshops to enhance my technique and broaden my artistic capabilit...”
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Course summary for: Drawing with Thread
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Drawing, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Realistic Drawing, Textile Design, Traditional illustration

Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano
A course by Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano
Ceci Santamaria is a talented embroiderer and illustrator with an overflowing passion for nature. Her ability to portray flora and fauna through realistic embroidery has allowed her to collaborate with renowned brands and leave a mark in the world of handmade art. With a unique drawing technique with black thread, Ceci seeks to create emotional connections with her works, transmitting the magic and beauty of nature through each stitch.
Her career includes projects with renowned brands such as Bleiz, Cetrería de México and COATS, as well as a series of contemporary creations that combine tradition and modernity. The subtlety with which she handles color and textures in her embroidery highlights her talent for capturing the very essence of nature in each work.
Ceci Santamaría has become an influential figure in the world of embroidery and illustration, sharing her knowledge and techniques with enthusiasm. Her passion for nature and her ability to create realistic portraits with black thread make her a unique artist, whose creativity and skill continue to captivate those who appreciate the beauty of what is handmade.
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