非典型的刺繡教本,一如藝術作品般,花樣栩栩如生地綻放在每一張扉頁。
莎拉巴奈(Sara Barnes),是位自由工作者,專職寫作與藝術創作,尤其在刺繡藝術領域。同時也是牛皮紙袋(Brwon paper Bag)的部落格格主,分享各式刺繡手作作品的創作。如今她居住在馬里蘭州的巴弟摩爾市(Baltimore)
莎拉貝寧(Sarah K. Benning),則是為當代刺繡達人,居住在新罕布什爾(New Hampshire),創作高品質刺繡作品,並且從事刺繡版型的DIY,提供給其他刺繡從業人員與愛好者,並且開設工作室,分享刺繡工藝。
兩者合作創作本書,一睹大師們獨步全球的刺繡手藝。顛覆以往樣式化的刺繡範本,鮮明而精緻的刺繡攝影作品,躍然紙上。透過不同針法的運用,讓每一株刺繡植栽,活靈活現地呈現在布面上。用攝影照相記錄,搭配獨家的作者的私密筆記。莎拉貝寧給刺繡粉絲們,不私藏的小意見。從自學入門到成功的商業模式運用,各式刺繡版型與模組,啟發不一樣的刺繡新美學。
This is not your grandma's embroidery book. Featuring a die-cut case with actual stitching on the front cover, Embroidered Life shows that illustrations created with needle and thread can be strikingly contemporary. From beautiful botanicals to bold affirmations, the work of self-taught fiber artist Sarah K. Benning gives any embroidery enthusiast, art lover, or plant fanatic a new appreciation for the craft of needlework. In this eye-catching art book, popular blogger Sara Barnes guides readers through Benning's innovative embroidery process and successful business model, offering behind-the-scenes insights to inspire makers and creative entrepreneurs.