How to use painting techniques to create textile art.
Richard Box originally trained as a painter and uses this training to build up rich surfaces in his textile artwork. In this video https://youtu.be/FjNRpK1oq8g Richard explains his layering 'collage & stitch' method - informed by a process associated with Impressionism. Richard also demonstrates a 'Blackberries & Spider’s Web' project using layers of coloured cloth & stitch - and explains how to ‘draw’ with the sewing machine.
Richard studied at Goldsmiths' School of Art, his embroidery tutor was Constance Howard. Richard is an author, painter & art historian. Filmed at the Festival of Quilts 2021 - Richard is wearing a face mask during the interview.
Images: http://www.richardbox.co.uk/
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