Becca Nicolaides (artist name: Constance Posey) works in pen and hand‑stitched embroidery, transforming sketches into thread‑drawn pieces that capture expression, gesture and emotion. She studied Illustration at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), earning a BA (Hons).
Her process begins with pen-and-pencil sketches from reference photographs. These are then transferred onto calico and stitched by hand, using thread like a pen to preserve the honest, expressive line. Her print works are lightly digitally enhanced to stay true to the original drawing.
Her work often features calm, gentle imagery — flowers, plants, people in soft, relaxed poses — intended to evoke a feeling of comfort and quiet. Pieces are presented either framed in their original embroidery hoop, on canvas, or as prints, depending on what suits the subject best.
You can view more pieces on Etsy. Commissions are by request — for more information, please contact the artist at constancemakes@gmail.com or visit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constance_posey/