Another shining star here at Six by Six Gallery, Veronica Fuentes, shows her skill with needle and thread. Her piece, shown below, has been on exhibit for a few months now. See it for yourself until the end of November or view it online. Veronica spills the beans on her background and process. Read on!
CW: How did you learn to embroider?
VF: My mother taught me how to sew growing up, so it came natural to me when I learn embroidery on my own. I like the idea of drawing with needle and thread, and embroidery just seemed the perfect medium for my work.
CW: What inspires your designs?
VF: I'm inspired by nature, plants and animals, stories, fairy tales and feelings or situations that happen to me.
VF: Most of them come from drawings in my sketchbook. Some are part of stories that I've drawn.
CW: Do you have a website where we can find more of your work?
CW: Do you have any other exciting shows coming up?
VF: I'm participating in a group show this November called "Over and Under" in Austin, TX. The show is curated by embroidery artist Jenny Hart. Every artist in the show does embroidery.
CW: Are you a full time artist?
VF: Not at the moment but hopefully someday i will.
CW: What is your favorite breakfast food?
VF: French toast and coffee.
