Drawing with Thread
Photograph your embroidery
A course by Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano , Embroiderer and Illustrator
Joined August 2022
About the video: Photograph your embroidery
Overview
“Lastly, I want to show you some of the tools and tips I use to take my final photographs, adding an extra touch to share them on social networks.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano addresses the topic: Photograph your embroidery, 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
“As I told you at the beginning of the course, there is nothing more important than showing your talent to the world and your work. So for that, I will show you some recommendations that I use so I can take my pictures and that my embroidery stands out among everything we have. In order to take photos of your work, it is very important to experiment. At first, for example, I was very scared having to mount my work on other backgrounds, using other materials or even going out and taking some scenery in the background to make my embroidery stand out. But over time I discovered that there are s...”
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Course summary for: Drawing with Thread
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Category
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Areas
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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