Chloe Giordano
Needlepainted Woodland Animals
Exquisite embroidered art
Search Press
This, let me tell you in fine art adapted to thread. This is beauty, the natural world described so kindly, nurtured by the very loving soul of Giordano. I will however tell you now, that this book is a softcover updated version of the hardback 2019 published original. So for those who follow this artist and want a fresh offering - you will be disappointed now. It is updated and has a little extra content, but I do not think it is worth it if you have the original.
If you are new to this artist or do not have this book, then let me give you a little insight into its’ content. It begins with the find art basis of her work. She is a gifted artist in a variety of mediums. I have met many a client who loves to embroider, yet cannot draw. This one certainly can and her sketches are obviously the planning stages for the embroideries, I see the sketches as just as beautiful as the textile art produced. Within this book, you will see how she even transfers the sketched designs, sketches, develops each piece….the book has very well captured visuals of all the stages, it doesn’t jump from one to another leaving room for question.
What are the negatives? I like personally to use my own ideas and photographs to create personal work - this book is more project focused. However it is still a vision of art just to read, so it depends who you are and where your experience lies.