Drawing with Thread
The first lines
A course by Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano , Embroiderer and Illustrator
Joined August 2022
About the video: The first lines
Overview
“It's time to start embroidering our jaguar! And to do so we will start with one of the most iconic parts of all felines: their whiskers. Keep your material ready at hand, your reference, needles and scissors, because the process of drawing with thread begins now.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano addresses the topic: The first lines, 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
“Well. we've reached the lesson I know you've been waiting for. To start working with our jaguar design. crucial to understand where we’ll begin and which initial embroidery stitches we’ll focus on. Stay with we delve into these foundational elements and start creating those very first lines of intricate stitching To start. i'd like to demonstrate how I create black thread drawings using a technique called Layers. This involves initially crafting a basic part of the drawing. then progressively adding more shades on top. method allows for depth and dimension. enhancing the overall effect and ...”
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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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