Silk Shading Gallery

Below is a selection of designs which mostly employ the technique of silk shading. This is, for me anyway, one of the most satisfying aspects of the embroiderer's art. I love using silk shading to portray landscapes,it is especially effective where water is involved and so particularly suited to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland! Silk shading is, I suppose, a perfectionist's art and can take some time to do, but for me anyway the results are worth it.

For those who would like to have a go, there is a silk shading section on the hints and tips page.

To see a larger picture, just click on the thumbnails below.

Silk Shading the Landscape...

Loch Coruisk

A jewel in the heart of the Cuillin.....

Sgurr nan Gillean

Evening purples and Loch nan Eilean....

Pinnacle Ridge

A view from the Camasunary path......

Generic Views

These are landscapes that invoke the spirit of a place, but do not depict an exact vista from anywhere in particular.

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