The title of of Carol Coleman's talk to us at our November meeting. Carol is a former Chair of Skipton Branch, so it was great to welcome her back to speak to us and have a catch up with familiar faces.
Carol took us through her journey from inspiration to stitch with a wonderful slideshow. She uses her digital camera, computer and digital projector to help create her work. Photos are manipulated on the computer and then machine embroidered, ofter utilising dissolvable materials such as Lutradur. She is inspired by natural forms - rocks, fossils and tree bark (hence Barking Mad) particularly and turns her photos into stunning pieces.
We were encouraged to find a starting point - colour, image or material for example and then just 'go with the flow' matching techniques and other materials as appropriate; not being constrained by a specific plan and embracing spontaneity. Carol is also a collector of eclectic bits and pieces - broken jewellery, ring pulls etc which she incorporates into her work.
Lots for us to think about and take inspiration in our own work.
(Photos taken and reproduced with the permission of Carol Coleman. Images are the property of Skipton Branch of The Embroiderers' Guild)
Carol took us through her journey from inspiration to stitch with a wonderful slideshow. She uses her digital camera, computer and digital projector to help create her work. Photos are manipulated on the computer and then machine embroidered, ofter utilising dissolvable materials such as Lutradur. She is inspired by natural forms - rocks, fossils and tree bark (hence Barking Mad) particularly and turns her photos into stunning pieces.
We were encouraged to find a starting point - colour, image or material for example and then just 'go with the flow' matching techniques and other materials as appropriate; not being constrained by a specific plan and embracing spontaneity. Carol is also a collector of eclectic bits and pieces - broken jewellery, ring pulls etc which she incorporates into her work.
Lots for us to think about and take inspiration in our own work.
