Part 4 - Lips
Here is the fourth part of a tutorial for stumpwork portraits, inspired by Fay Maxwell, whose excellent book Ladies with Hatitude I warmly recommend.
LIPS
Use two strands of either skin-toned thread for a natural look, or a lipstick colour.
Two Straight Stitches for full lips and a serious look,
or two Lazy Daisy Stitches for a sweeter look.
Next up, Part 5 - Behind the Neck and Clothing, will be posted on Thursday.
4 comments:
Loving her outfit.
Thanks. She was made for a Swedish friend who is into culture and textile, she has a good collection of the type of belt-bag the lady in the portrait is wearing. The outfit is a free interpretation of a Swedish folk costume.
Amazing how she seems to take on a personality!
The personality comes out as you add new details. Hair and clothes, will change the portrait even more.
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