About my work
I draw inspiration for my art work from the colours and textures of our natural world, interpreting what I see by transforming fleece into felt.
Felting is an ancient technique which is still used today. It always fascinates me how such seemingly delicate fibres can be manipulated to create a tough, durable fabric.
I enjoy taking a painterly approach when creating my 2D pieces. It is possible to do this by working with fleece as if it is paint. Before starting a piece I prepare my ‘palette’ by selecting the colours I choose to work with and then lay down the ‘ground’, I work on this, blending the fleece by carding the colours to create a multiplicity of shades and tones. This is then wet felted. Once it is dry I needle felt fleece and yarns on to it to create fine detail. The complex textures and layers give interest and intrigue.
Felting is an ancient technique which is still used today. It always fascinates me how such seemingly delicate fibres can be manipulated to create a tough, durable fabric.
I enjoy taking a painterly approach when creating my 2D pieces. It is possible to do this by working with fleece as if it is paint. Before starting a piece I prepare my ‘palette’ by selecting the colours I choose to work with and then lay down the ‘ground’, I work on this, blending the fleece by carding the colours to create a multiplicity of shades and tones. This is then wet felted. Once it is dry I needle felt fleece and yarns on to it to create fine detail. The complex textures and layers give interest and intrigue.