Portrait embroidery. A self-taught guide to "drawing" dogs with an embroidery needle.

Can you draw with pencils, paints, or markers? Probably, yes. But can you 'draw' with a needle? If not, a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, Miho Yoneya, will easily teach you! Dogs have been honored in the Land of the Rising Sun since ancient times. They are rightfully called man's best friends. Although not directly, dogs are still able to convey their thoughts, feelings, and needs through facial expressions and behavior, communicating with their owner. Literary works were dedicated to four-legged pets, monuments were erected, and they were depicted in paintings, including embroidered ones! The famous Japanese craftswoman Miho Yoneya has based her works on the ancient technique of silk shading and decided to intertwine it with elements of three-dimensional embroidery. Puppies and dogs, born on Miho's canvas, turn out to be so realistic, as if they are about to jump into your arms. 32 realistic embroidery designs, dedicated to all dog lovers. - All about silk shading and how to apply this technique in practice. - Tips for choosing threads and tools for work. - Techniques for giving a realistic expression to a dog's face and imitating short and long fur. - Step-by-step illustrated instructions for performing each stitch and seam. - Clear and convenient full-size templates for embroidery.