The Project:

Combining your new skills, follow along with me to compose, draw, and then paint a watercolour underpainting. The theme is a succulent and cacti scene. However, you are welcome to use your own theme if you wish. I encourage you to draw your own unique imagined scene. If you don’t wish to create your own design you can use the outline drawings provided under the Project tab in the Resources section. You can check out the class pinterest design inspiration board here:

https://www.pinterest.com.au/brunybear/embroidery-%2B-watercolour-on-paper/.

I encourage you to upload a photo of your painting in the projects tab so you will be able to compare your work before and after stitching. There is such a huge difference after adding your stitches and you will clearly see how combining these techniques elevates your work to the next level.

Embroidery:

This is the fun part where you will see your painting come alive! Select your individual colour palette of threads and stitch your painting following your own design choices. Using the embroidery stitches, tips and tricks for paper stitching you learn in class. Follow along with me, as we embellish our paintings with gorgeous, colourful embroidery designs. Be sure to upload a photo of your finished work to the projects section so we can all admire your piece. You will be amazed at how stitching on your painting gives your work a wonderful texture and pops of colour.

Bonus Project Lesson:

I show you how to create a fan book stitch reference guide using your practice stitch sample cards. This is a great little resource book which will be a real asset for you as you build your stitch library.

Renee Hatfield

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