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Artwork for Becs Ford
![Embroidered Taxidermy- Swallowtail Butterfly](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/img-1923.jpeg?itok=v5ajL1Ci)
Embroidered Taxidermy- Swallowtail Butterfly
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A spoon full of honey! Commission Piece
![Embroidered Taxidermy - Tortoiseshell Butterfly - commission piece](https://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/img-0391.jpeg?itok=324Q9M6R)
Embroidered Taxidermy - Tortoiseshell Butterfly - commission piece
Details
How would you describe the work you do and why?:
I create modern, realistic 3 dimensional embroidery, by hand and using the sewing machine inspired by the love of the countryside and nature local to my home.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
The ability to create a beautiful, everlasting piece of nature which you can have in your home, which I have enjoyed designing and creating.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Embroidery and Textile Artist
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
Designing and creating own artworks.
Patterns
Future workshops and kits.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Evening classes in a variety of textile based crafts and mixed media but no formal education background in textiles or embroidery.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
This will be my second time exhibiting my work through h.Art Week
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Currently find me on Instagram and Facebook under textile.artist.in.the.shire.