Marchenko shows how she approaches each piece via her social media.

She begins by outlining the facial features like the eyes, nose, and mouth with black.

These large-scale portraits possess similar qualities to expressive paintings.

Embroidery Art by Katerina Marchenko

The way in which Marchenko manipulates the array of different colored threads mimics brushstrokes on a canvas.

And by alternating between light and dark shades, she even models these human figures.

Artist Katerina Marchenko embroiders large-scale designs on delicate tulle.

Embroidery Art by Katerina Marchenko

She renders human portraits by weaving long pieces of yarn into the tulle.

These pieces look like expressive paintings.

Embroidery Art by Katerina Marchenko

Embroidery Art by Katerina Marchenko

Embroidery Art by Katerina Marchenko

Embroidery Art by Katerina Marchenko