If you imagine each strand to be a stroke of the pencil, you begin to see how these pieces are layered.
French artist Cecile Davidovici uses embroidery to create images with textiles. There are two main classifications in the images below. Portraits and scenes.
Both have fascinating qualities that are worth paying attention to. In the first, the subtle change in thread color that gives that smooth variation in people's skin. In the second, scenes that look like paintings. Beautifully detailed with very intense and deep color choices, they bring out the best in the finish piece.
A different medium to what most of us are used to seeing. Something that I am hoping you will enjoy as much as you do your weekend.
Ps. I gave the images some titles.
Reflection in the lake.
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Hiding in the shadows.
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A moment of reflection.
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Vivid expressions.
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A moment of relaxation and abandonment.
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A subdued look.
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Dancing together on the rocks.
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Subtle contrast in portraits. Not all that is alike is the same.
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Subtle contrast in portraits. Not all that is alike is the same.
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This medium used to be very popular a very long time ago and very desired to have in the home.
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing technique and unusual as well.
Cool background information. Thank you for that.
DeleteI love the texture they give the model and the image as a whole.
I hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Take care. 🌿️🌺️🌿️
DS