Adam Pritchett: Intricate Insects & Antique Frames

Adam Pritchett: Intricate Insects & Antique Frames

Today on the Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, embroidery artist Adam Pritchett shares his intricate embroidered spiders and pieces inspired by antique frames, antiquarian themes... and a sprinkling of magic and creepiness!

Listen as Adam shares his relatively recent embroidery journey through his inspirations and techniques. And of course, he gets a Gold Star for being our first male embroidery artist on Stitchery Stories.

Susan Weeks chats with Adam about:

Loving Instagram for getting discovered and connecting with other artists Using antique frames to inspire textile art After an unplanned Fine Art degree, developing an interest in embroidery Teaching himself embroidery via YouTube and old books Being inspired by nature and books Using versatile woollen fabric and recycled velvet as a contrast to the insects and spooky subjects Building up textures with knots and beads Opportunities to exhibit with the Light Grey Art Lab in Minneapolis, USA Appearing on Kirsty Allsop's Handmade Christmas TV programme Being featured on Martha Stewart's Blog What do Adam's mates think to all these embroidery antics? Virtual communities making it easier to share our work and inspirations Spiders in the coffee shop? Collaboration with fashion designer Hogan McLaughlin

For this episode... View Show Notes, Links & Photographs at https://www.stitcherystories.com/adampritchett

Visit: www.apritchett.co.uk

Like: https://www.facebook.com/adampritchettneedleworks

Look: https://www.instagram.com/ajpritchett

Tweet: https://www.twitter.com/aj_pritchett

Read: https://www.marthastewart.com/1522303/adam-pritchett-stitchtober-needlework-series

Other places & people mentioned:

Light Grey Arts Lab, Minneapolis, USA

http://lightgreyartlab.com/

Hogan McLaughlin

http://hogan-mclaughlin.com/