Red Soul Into the Dark – Book Cover Concept Image – WIP

Handmade Embroidery

100% Silk and Cotton Thread

With this image, I wanted to explore the possibilities of using only handmade embroidery to create a striking graphic. This image will be the new cover for my graphic novel interpretation of my second book of poetry, which is a project currently in development.

Cover for my Fantasy Short Story – The Crystal Seers

Handmade Embroidery, Colored Pencil,

Graphite & Adobe Photoshop

I used hand embroidery, colored pencil & graphite as a nod to the analog culture where my story takes place, everything is handmade. Additionally, I wanted to try something different, and make the cover stand out with a hand embroidered title. I'm a big believer in combining traditional & digital mediums.

Self-initiated Manga Coloring – Mermaid Saga

Handmade Embroidery, Clip Studio Paint EX,

Illustration by Rumiko Takahashi

I am always looking for ways that I can explore and combine mediums, so I wanted to try a hybrid manga panel coloring with hand embroidered details. I used the colored pencil brushes in Clip Studio Paint EX to give a textured & saturated look to the colors.

Nightwing

Handmade Embroidery and Felted Wool

100% Wool and Cotton Thread

I created this image for a contest, unfortunately it wasn't chosen, but I loved working on this project because it allowed me to see the potential of combining felted wool with embroidery.

Self-initiated Handmade Embroidery – Avatar Aang

Felt and 100% Cotton Thread

This was my first complete handmade embroidery project. I translated the image from an illustration, taken from an art book based on the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. I added in some felt appliqué to add contrast and additional pops of color. This piece was a major challenge for me, and I'm proud to have finished it while exceeding my expectations.

Self-initiated Handmade Embroidery – Dark Spirit

100% Cotton Thread, Neo Color II Watersoluble Crayon,

and Colored Pencil

This was my second completed handmade embroidery project. I also translated the image from an illustration, taken from an art book based on the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. With this piece, I focused on using embroidery for adding eye catching detail to an illustration. I will definitely create more pieces from the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe in my spare time.

Self-initiated Manga Coloring – Mermaid Saga

Hand Embroidery, Clip Studio Paint EX,

Illustration by Rumiko Takahashi

After reading this manga, I was immediately inspired to color some panels from it. This panel is another exploration of handmade embroidery and digital coloring using colored pencil brushes in Clip Studio Paint EX. With this panel, I challenged myself to add in even more hand embroidered details by including the sound effects and word balloons.

Mother's Day Surprise

100% Silk Ribbon and Cotton Thread

I made this as a Mother's Day gift for my mom several years ago. I wanted to challenge myself and try a new kind of embroidery using silk ribbon. I'm always looking for new techniques to try that can add dimension and originality to a project. In this piece, I wanted to achieve a sense of surrealism and abstraction by adding in shapes and textures that suggested floral forms.

Father's Day Gift

100% Silk Ribbon, Cotton Thread, Hand-cut Collage

I made this as a Father's Day gift for my father-in-law several years ago, featuring his favorite bird. I wanted to challenge myself and create a mixed media embroidery piece. I used silk ribbon embroidery for the branches and the leaves. I like the dimension and depth that they add to the composition.

Diving for Hearts

Neo Color II Watersoluble Crayons, 100% Felted Wool

and Cotton Thread

This piece is part of an on-going fine art series exploring the symbolism of the heart. I absolutely love how well felted wool and embroidery look together. This project is my exploration into using embroidery in a fine arts context.