Friday 26 July 2013

Folies Bergère.......The unity of watercolour and stitch !

Hi folks, well its still well hot here in the UK ! I love modern art and I came across a phenomenal piece of art the other day and I just new that I could interpret this piece into some great stitching !


This is the image .........I used my 'Transfer Tutorial' technique for the outlines and then I set about painting the fabric........Although the colours have come out lighter than anticipated, I am really delighted with the outcome.......Take a look.................


I hope to complete this piece in the next few days ! I thought maybe some of you would like to see this piece in progress and I would like to show you some of the close ups...............


I adore the french knot eyelashes !


And the crisscross feathers in the head dress !


Bullion knots and beads in her hair !


The pretty variegated leaves..........
I do hope that you like this piece and I shall show the completed picture in a few days.........Meanwhile thank you for dropping by and have a great week end !
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15 comments:

  1. Hi Ella, your work is beautiful. and has inspired me to get back into creating. I've spent almost a year trying to set up craft studio in a spare room, but I'm a great procrastinator, now I really want to get going again. So mant thanks. Blessings

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  2. That is beautiful! I love the combination of painted colors and stitching.

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  3. Wow Chris such stunning work..love your gorgeous background and you ladies are amazing, such a wonderful array of different stitches.

    Hugs. Anne x

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  4. You never fail to amaze! Here is another stunning piece in the making. I, too, love the eyelashes!

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  5. That's so cool! You're right, it's perfect for stitching. Can't wait to see the finished piece. :)

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  6. your combination of stitch and paint is beautiful! so much texture and yet you haven't lost the delicate softness of the watercolor painting. wonderful!

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  7. Hi Chris, you never cease to amaze me with your talent. Beautiful work and lovely colours. Luv Mike XXX

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  8. This is really beautiful. A wonderful way to combine painting and stitching!

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  9. WOW! If this is the beginning of your creations I can't wait to see the end - beautifully stitched! Love the eyelashes!

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  10. What a stunning piece, Christina.

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  11. Fabuleux combi nation of painting and stitching.... lovely work....

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  12. What is that variegated embroidery thread you used for the leaves? It's perfect for embroidery with such a short repeat. So many of even embroidery-specific threads have ridiculously long repeats.

    I'm inspired by your work and hope to become as skilled as you one day.

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  13. Piękna interpretacja haftu.

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