Portrait in Warm Earth Tones and Sky
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This portrait depicts an individual with dark wavy hair and serene expression, rendered in cross-stitch with particular attention to realistic skin tone modeling. The composition—a three-quarter profile against an open sky—draws from classical portrait tradition, emphasizing contemplative presence through subtle facial modeling and soft, atmospheric background treatment. The work demonstrates how counted cross-stitch can achieve portraiture depth comparable to painted or drawn media.
- Stitch count: 130 x 103
- 30 colors in the palette
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130 x 103 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This 130×130 stitch intermediate-level pattern captures a contemplative portrait rendered in warm, earthy tones set against a soft, luminous sky. The skilled use of 30 DMC colors creates subtle shading across the face and clothing, with cooler blues and greens in the background providing gentle contrast to the warm flesh and brown hues dominating the figure.
Stitching this design rewards patience with a rewarding meditative project. The color gradations require careful thread selection and placement to achieve the soft modeling visible in the cheeks, forehead, and jawline. On 14-count Aida, this counted cross-stitch works to roughly 9×9 inches, making it an ideal size for framing as portrait art. The intermediate skill level suits stitchers comfortable with blending techniques and managing multiple similar thread shades in close proximity.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 130 x 103 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.3 x 7.4 inches or 236 x 187 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.2 x 13.3 inches or 386 x 337 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
