Welcome, David Poyant, an embroidery artist who came to this work later in life, after decades spent as a cobbler and craftsman. Without formal training, Poyant developed his own approach—or, what he refers to as thread painting—using a needle and fine strands of thread to build images one stitch at a time.

His process begins with AI-generated compositions that he refines and prints onto canvas, but the true work happens slowly by hand, where time, patience, and touch shape the final piece.

David Poyant's work explores nature, memory, and the human experience, often focusing on quiet, reflective moments—a boy in a tree, a fisherman at rest, light moving across water. Each piece is entirely hand-stitched and can take dozens of hours to complete, emphasizing the value of time and lived experience in a fast-moving digital world.

Through his art, Poyant aims to bridge tradition and innovation, showing that even in an age of technology, the human hand remains essential.

David recently spoke with The Artists Index's podcast host, Max Wickemeyer, about his passion and journey. This episode was recorded at the Spectrum Marketing Group studio at Howland Place in New Bedford.

David Poyant

72 Park Drive Acushnet, Massachusetts 02743

(508) 985-3033

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