My Artistic Process
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My embroidery pieces start out as drawings complete in and of themselves, sometimes with parts that I rearrange until satisfied with the composition. Using a light table, I secure the starched high thread count muslin over the drawing.
Then, I trace the image with an indelible fine line pigment marker onto the fabric. Often the drawing details are merely suggested so that I can allow the thread colors and stitches to define the image rather than the linear drawing.
I use seed stitches in a manner akin to painting with brushstrokes to build the surface, modulate shapes and forms, provide texture, and create a sense of depth.
Typically, I use one strand of six ply embroidery floss to achieve the desired level of detail. Occasionally I may use a standard embroidery stitch such as chain, blanket or couching stitches.
