Elizabeth Griffiths is a mixed media artist using hand embroidery, lino print-making, inks and watercolours to explore a range of themes.
She shares the uplifting experience (and challenge!) of using hand embroidery as a competitor in Sky TV Portrait Artist Of The Year.
We dive behind the scenes!
Who was her portrait subject? How was it organised?
What was it like trying to compete using hand embroidery against 'paper & paint' artists?
This was just one of a number of events that have made 2022 a rollercoaster of a year for Elizabeth, and we chat about how these events have affected her art and creativity.
Susan Weeks chats with Elizabeth Griffiths about:
and so much more!
For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Elizabeth's work at
https://stitcherystories.com/elizabethgriffiths
Look: https://www.instagram.com/lizgstitches
Sky Portrait Artist Of The Year Competition 2022
https://www.sky.com/watch/title/series/3e1cfda1-28a9-42f2-be75-220b7e8863ca/portrait-artist-of-the-year/episodes/season-9/episode-4
General Office - Gallery in Stourbridge, UK
https://generaloffice.co.uk/
Oh and for a laugh...
Sue mentioned that her portrait drawing attempts were like those of internet star 'Pet Portraits By Hercule'
Here is a BBC article about Hercule...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-58309087
Instagram: @portraitsbyhercule
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