The artistic surface is one of the most picturesque types of decorative and applied art. Landscapes and still lifes embroidered in this technique will become a magnificent decoration for any interior. But first you need to get acquainted with the basics of the theory of perspective, color and techniques of light-shadow modeling of volumes, learn how to build a composition, work out the skills of performing individual elements of an embroidered picture. This can be done on the proposed sample fragments, or you can do a little finished work. Among the variety of schemes we present, novice needlewomen and experienced craftswomen will find paintings for every taste: from Japanese landscapes to still lifes by Matisse and Cezanne.