What if I piece a background out of printed silks, then machine embroider from the back side?
I didn't like the stark white area so put a printed sheer on top. Didn't love the line from the machine stitching, so I hand embroidered to get more variety in it:
Too much going on, so I toned some of the background down with white patches:
4 comments:
she shakes her head in amazement... (yet again) xo
nice progression to depth and feeling!
Ahhh, a burst of creativity to start my week. Thank you for being my inspiration.
love the eyes on this face!xlynda
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