The Art of Embroidered Butterflies

by Jane E. Hall

Overview

Discover the breathtaking world of embroidered butterflies through the artistry of Jane E Hall in this beautifully crafted book.

• Stunning Embroidery Techniques: Explore exquisite, three-dimensional butterflies created with the finest silk threads and delicate stitching techniques that bring these creatures to life.
• Step-by-Step Projects: Learn how to recreate 12 stunning butterfly projects, each inspired by real species like the Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, and Brimstone.
• Detailed Instruction: Gain insight into Jane's materials and methods, with clear guidance on creating realistic butterfly wings, sculpting bodies from air-drying modeling medium, and forming intricate silk leaves and flowers.
• Inspiration and Creativity: Be inspired by the photographs, swatches, drawings, and paintings that sparked each butterfly project, all captured in breathtaking detail.
• A Must-Have for Artists and Nature Lovers: Whether you're an embroiderer, textile artist, or simply a lover of fine art, this book will captivate and inspire.

Perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature and the delicate art of embroidery, this book is a must-have for your collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782219736
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	05/04/2021
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.56(w) x 11.06(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Jane E Hall studied at Bournemouth & Poole College of Art and Design, achieving a Diploma in Foundation Studies, and then moved on to Loughborough College of Art and Design where she received a Certificate in Design Embroidery, being awarded a distinction. Since leaving college she has worked professionally as a textile artist. She has held numerous exhibitions, has her work held in private collections, and has worked on significant commissions, three of which are on public display. Jane's work has been featured extensively on TV and in magazines.

Table of Contents

An exquisite showcase of the work of Jane E Hall, a world-renowned textile artist and embroiderer.
Provides a unique insight into the work of this eminent embroiderer, including the materials and methods she uses to produce her beautiful three-dimensional embroideries.
Jane's love of butterflies is evident throughout, and her poetic and in-depth treatment of the subject will appeal to butterfly lovers as well as embroiderers, textile artists and artists.