Anatomy embroidery

A single skeletal muscle contains hundreds of thousands of individual fibers stretched in long rows, an anatomical fact that the textile artist behind Ambroidering recreates in an unusually fitting manner. Based in Shropshire, England, the artist stitches precise embroideries of the human body, defining circular systems with sinuous threads, conveying the distinct layers of skinContinue reading "Anatomical Embroideries Use Precise Stitches and Beads to Portray Muscles, Organs, and Bodily…

Today we're dissecting the work of embroidery artists, Julie Campbell. Take a look at her amazing anatomy desings, drawn with needle & thread.

Amber creates these unique, anatomy designs that have hundreds of beads and take days to complete ❤️ Ambroidering

Anatomical sagittal head embroidery

Forget florals. Embroidery first came to life for me when I realized I could use it to replicate the human body.

Until the first of many phases of extensive facial surgery to correct my Bells Palsy three years ago I'd never embroidered anything. It was during a hospital stay to insert one of my chest muscles into my left cheek that I realised I could marry up my love of hand sewing with my love of human anatomy and a hobby was born. I bought embroidery thread, dug out my old copy of Grey's Anatomy and got started on an image of the facial muscles which was immediately bought by my consultant facial…

The key to a healthy heart is a diet full of fiber, and Emmi Khan is ensuring her heart—and lungs and brain—don’t miss out. The Cardiff-based artist embroiders anatomically accurate organs and systems, from a multicolored double helix to a profile view of facial vessels. The artist often weaves in floral and natural elements, bolsteringContinue reading "Delicate Embroideries Feature Anatomically Accurate Lungs, Brain, and Facial Vessels"

UK-based embroidery artist Amber Griffiths is riding a wave of anatomical inspiration in her latest designs. Typically inspired by nature, Griffiths tells Colossal that her series kicked off when looking to put a non-traditional spin on the iconic Valentine’s Day heart. “I’m not particularly someone who’s into all the mushy classic love hearts, so IContinue reading "Precise Images of Human Anatomy Deftly Rendered in Punch Needle by Amber Griffiths"