Embroidered Canvas

Recently I have been experimenting with different materials that I don't normally use as often, I decided to commit to a whole day of experimenting by enrolling myself onto a workshop "Embroidered Canvas" with Priscilla Jones.

This workshop was a chance for me to explore a mixed media approach to develop my work using paint and free hand embroidery techniques.

Workspace setup 

Process of building up layers on canvas

Adding colour to the canvas first, without knowing what the final outcome will become. I started to paint a lighter, pastel style sunset background. I used a base coat of white matte emulsion mixed with some coloured acrylic paint. Once I painted the canvas I started painting on fabric, adding texture by using painting blocks made from string on mount block. 

Once the fabric was completely dry it was time to stitch together and create a composition

It was great to finally get back onto the sewing machine after 2 years. Slightly rusty it took me a while to get back into it, although I loved it and hopefully I will get a chance to do more embroidery in the future. 

My aim was to create a landscape styled outcome. Once I had arranged the position of the fabrics joining together I stitched them together and also added some stitches to the buildings to look like windows and panels on the building. I then added the the composition onto the painted background canvas to create a final outcome. 

Final outcome from the Embroidered Canvas workshop

Sunrise Landscape

A4 Canvas

Acrylic paint, Matte emulsion paint, Printing blocks, Cotton fabric, Lace, Thread