Artwork

Original felt artwork, unique artisan pieces created using wet felted Merino wool fibres and enhanced with free motion machine stitching and hand stitching.

Living on the North Yorkshire coast I have always enjoyed being outdoors and I use this time as an opportunity to gather ideas for my work, many of my colour combinations are influenced by what I see. I’m not sure I have a specific style, I like to create whatever appeals to me on the day, the one thing that features in all my work is vibrant colour.

My designs are inspired by experimenting with colour and texture, focusing on traditional feltmaking techniques, my work combines art also with a love for making wearable useable items, embracing the dexterity of working with fibre I find transforming a sheep’s fleece into fabric endlessly fascinating. I have a desire to make innovative and original artwork with a tactile dimension, favouring the unique with a contemporary and fun approach.

Defined by strong colour combinations and colour blends using hand dyed wool, silks and hand spun yarns adding fine detail my work is characteristic of artisan felted work.