Amber Lily – ZOOM Talk – “Exploring the Intersection of Play and Process: An Intuitive Approach to Colour, Texture, and Mark-Making”

This talk explores the creative process behind building vibrant compositions through colour, texture, and mark-making. We’ll discuss creating unique colour palettes inspired by primary images, how colours interact, and techniques like free-motion embroidery, printmaking, stenciling, collage, and dyeing. Finishing techniques and the importance of playful, intuitive experimentation will also be covered to help elevate your artwork.

About Amber

Amber Lily’s practice focuses on colour, texture, and mark-making with an abstract, playful approach. Inspired by the forms, patterns, and colours she encounters in daily life, she experiments with layering, scale, and proportion to create dynamic compositions. Each piece is defined by its own unique colour palette, capturing the energy of her surroundings. Amber uses a range of techniques, including monoprint, screen printing, gelli plate printing, dyeing, embroidery, and collage, to build rich textures and contrasts. Through her work, she aims to evoke joy and create intuitive, vibrant pieces that invite the viewer to engage with the world around them.

The talk is free to members of Textile Explorers