Embroidery

April 2, 2018

Nature-Inspired Embroidery Designs Capture the Magic of the Rocky Mountains

Colorado-based artist Zoe Finn (aka Fireside Threads) stitches nature-inspired embroidery designs that capture the magic of her neighboring Rocky Mountains. Inspired by “earth, her beauties big and small,” each handmade landscape features abstract layers of colorful mountain peaks, stitched to zig-zag across cloud and star-filled textile skies. Ranging in size and color, some of Finn’s embroidery designs feature specific star constellations.

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March 28, 2018

8 Contemporary Artists Taking String Art to the Next Level

On face value, a ball of string might not seem the most exciting object in an artist’s tool box. But in the right creative hands, embroidery thread, cord, and yarn can be used to create incredible masterpieces. Today, string art is utilized for artistic DIY projects, but it’s also evolved into a respected, contemporary art form.

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March 23, 2018

24 Artists, Sculptors, and Illustrators Who Create the “Tiniest Art in the World”

Dating back thousands of years, miniature art had its heyday during the 16th and 17th centuries when tiny paintings were often enclosed in jewelry cases and given as gifts. Today, contemporary artists continue to create incredible, itsy-bitsy masterpieces—some of which are no bigger than your finger tip. In celebration of these present-day painters, crafters, and makers, Chronicle Books has recently published an art book called Think Small that features “the tiniest art in the world.

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March 13, 2018

5 Essentials for Developing Your Creative Brand

So you’ve decided to turn your side hustle into a full-time profession. How can you be guaranteed success? Nothing is 100%, but one of the essentials of growing your business is understanding and developing your brand. Whether you are specializing in pet photography or create contemporary embroidery pieces, you need to understand who you are to get where you want to go. But what does “branding” really mean?

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.