As a textile artist, Agy has found no shortage of inspiration in the natural world; you just have to slow down, look and observe! Here are 5 tips to get going.

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Artist’s Pages on Instagram: "Textile and fibre art has been on my mind. Here’s four artists I’ve discovered recently! Their work is each unique and fascinating. If you’re inspired, go and show them your support. Artists: @nugewants @jl_gi @davidnott @milatextiles #fibreart #textile #textileart #embroidery #artist"

Fiber Art Now on Instagram: "Technique and thought process around my work @kimberleymactextiles #bullionstitch #couchstitch #landmapping #artisttakingoverfan #stitchedjourneys #contemporarytextileartist #ecoprintingonfabric #embroideryart #contemporaryartist"

Discover 10 contemporary textile artists inspired by nature that you HAVE to follow. This is ground breaking, innovative, inspirational art.

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In your journey to becoming a textile artist, the most important thing you can learn is to trust your artistic instinct. Have belief in the inherent quality of your work, and celebrate where you are now. Recognising where you fit in the Four Stages of Textile Art Mastery can help you on your way. When

Mirjam Gielen Textile Artist on Instagram: "Layering rows of blanket stitches, like a web of mycelia (the ‘roots’ of fungi) covering this liquidambar leaf print on silk. I stitch intuitively, reacting to what I encounter in this imaginary habitat, much like a tiny critter trying to find its way 😊🪲but I also zoom out regularly to get more of a bird’s eye view 🦅 of what’s going on and where the nice spots are where I can go and leave my thread marks. It’s nice to spend a rainy day visiting…