Inspired by Nature: Capturing the Beauty of Flora, Fauna, and Landscapes in Every Stitch

What do I stitch? This has always been an easy one for me—until recently, when I ran out of ideas. Florals, landscapes, and many elements of nature have always been my creative anchors. But sometimes, when I overthink, I find myself unsure of what to make. It takes stepping back and clearing my head to return to what truly makes me happy—the colors of nature.

Finding Inspiration in Nature

I often observe the world around me to bring those colors back to my stitching palette. The soft pastels of a sunset, the deep greens of a forest, or the vibrant hues of a blooming flower all serve as endless sources of inspiration. I love how nature blends colors effortlessly—how the sky fades from blue to pink or how a single leaf can hold shades of green, yellow, and orange at once. Sometimes, I press flowers and leaves to study their intricate details. I also experiment with different thread blends, mixing shades to recreate the depth and dimension I see in nature.

Nature has a way of bringing me back to myself. Even when I feel uninspired, simply sitting in a garden or watching the rain fall can reignite my creativity. The beauty of nature is that it’s always changing, offering endless new perspectives. And so, I continue to stitch—bringing a little piece of the world outside into my art, one thread at a time.

Art & Cinema as a Source of Inspiration

A handmade embroidered wall art depicting a serene desert landscape under the night sky, with colorful threads forming dunes, an oasis, and cacti.

Recently, the landscapes of the movie Dune have deeply inspired me. If you've been following my work, you’ve probably noticed how much I loved bringing my own rendition of those vast, textured dunes into my wall art and wearables. The warm, earthy tones and the way light and shadow dance across the desert have found their way into my embroidery. It’s fascinating how a film’s visual storytelling can translate into stitches, allowing me to reinterpret those cinematic landscapes through thread and fabric.

Paintings, especially the classics, also influence my work. Claude Monet’s Impression, Sunrise is one that truly stood out to me. The colors of the water, with its soft blues and the warm orange of the sun against the port's calm waters, create a beautiful contrast that feels both peaceful and vibrant. This interplay of colors has inspired my choice of shades in some of my projects, where I try to bring a similar sense of calm amidst the busyness.

Inspiration is everywhere—sometimes in the smallest details, sometimes in the vastness of a landscape. And so, I keep stitching, bringing each of these influences into my work, one thread at a time.