Fine Art Embroidery
My mixed-media embroideries are created using a wide range of materials and techniques. They may consist of layers of hand-printed and decorated handmade papers, sheer organza, silk, found papers, my original photographs and drawings, free-motion machine embroidery, hand-stitching and beading on canvas or silk painted in oil, acrylic or watercolour.
I may incorporate natural materials such as leaves, twigs or shells, and embellish with calligraphy and gold or silver leaf, powdered bronze or copper, natural pigments, Italian marble and/or glass.
Each piece is unique and takes months to complete. Each forms organically, with only the barest idea of a plan – or none at all; just colour, texture or mood – no drawing out first. I just begin assembling, let my mind drift and see where the work takes me.
I only use zigzag and straight stitch on the sewing machine for background colour, while all the intricate stitches are handmade using traditional techniques.
All works are framed (but can be shipped without framing if required). They will be shipped without glass. Available work is in various galleries, so to enquire about purchase, please see curlewshoresgallery.com or email info@lynn-parr.com.
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