part two: how to go from photo to finished art
Well last time we got a photo that we liked - but where to go from their? I like to create a simple sketch of the composition and layout before I start cutting up fabric or embroidering. It can be tricky to know exactly which lines are important - that’s a pretty detailed photo we’re using after all!
There are a few things that can help - first of all, try blurring the photo:
You can also just squint at the photo - but it’s challenging to try and draw like that :-) Blurring the photo simplifies the image and allows you to see the major shapes in it.
Sometimes it also works to convert the photo to black & white:
Like blurring, removing the color simplifies the photo and can be easier for some people to see the lines, rather than the full, complex photo.
It’s time to start sketching now! The point isn’t to create an exact replica of the photo, but to create a basic outline that you can use to base your fiber art on.
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