My work is a celebration of joy and colour, land and seascapes, nature and wildlife inspired by poetry and literature … images, a line or resonance… and moments, nature, presence, sensitivities, walking, exploring … around coastal West Penwith. I am also fascinated by the energy of the landscape and its effect on the senses.
I was drawn to felting by the sensory nature of wools and fibres and their many variations, and also by the transformative magic that happens throughout the felting process, including the unfolding of happy accident and experimentation. Using wools also helps to express the depth and warmth felt towards the subject through the organic, tactile joy of the natural material.
An English Literature teacher for 14 years, I have recently started to dedicate more time to exploring and developing my artwork, inspired by poetry and literature, themes, nuances and the ‘colour’ of words as well as the rhythms, resonance and shapes of certain words together.
I am learning about ethical fleeces, different fibres and textures and their effects and also combining unusual embellishments, as well as beads, sequins, wire and stitching. In looking forward to further exploration and new paths, my dream would be to develop my work into a full-time business.
I also love intuitive painting as a spiritual practice - so beautiful and full of surprises.
I was drawn to felting by the sensory nature of wools and fibres and their many variations, and also by the transformative magic that happens throughout the felting process, including the unfolding of happy accident and experimentation. Using wools also helps to express the depth and warmth felt towards the subject through the organic, tactile joy of the natural material.
An English Literature teacher for 14 years, I have recently started to dedicate more time to exploring and developing my artwork, inspired by poetry and literature, themes, nuances and the ‘colour’ of words as well as the rhythms, resonance and shapes of certain words together.
I am learning about ethical fleeces, different fibres and textures and their effects and also combining unusual embellishments, as well as beads, sequins, wire and stitching. In looking forward to further exploration and new paths, my dream would be to develop my work into a full-time business.
I also love intuitive painting as a spiritual practice - so beautiful and full of surprises.
Soul Comfort x
I absolutely love handling wools and fleece, the warmth, depth, gentleness, bounce and texture, such differences between each sheep breed... soulful, soothing & sensory :) gorgeous smells too! My hands actually tingle in response to wools close-by!
... and I loved reading this on the Soul Comfort website, which promotes wool, 'the miracle fibre':
'One of the most intriguing properties of wool is that it is composed of the same protein that makes up the outer protective layer of your skin. This means it works in complete harmony with your body's own protective mechanisms.'
... and how wool promotes healing and increases comfort - natural healing qualities, of course, which have been known by holistic practitioners around the world for centuries.
This led me to something I've always felt, but never articulated ...
I truly believe this sensory healing element is present throughout my whole creative felting process... all the way from the beautiful sheep, whose fleece I am so grateful to be working with, in all my feltings created with such love and care, and all the way through to customer, with the finished artwork... the healing properties remain when the felting is on their wall, radiating warmth, comfort and soulful joy x
Thank you sheep :) x
I absolutely love handling wools and fleece, the warmth, depth, gentleness, bounce and texture, such differences between each sheep breed... soulful, soothing & sensory :) gorgeous smells too! My hands actually tingle in response to wools close-by!
... and I loved reading this on the Soul Comfort website, which promotes wool, 'the miracle fibre':
'One of the most intriguing properties of wool is that it is composed of the same protein that makes up the outer protective layer of your skin. This means it works in complete harmony with your body's own protective mechanisms.'
... and how wool promotes healing and increases comfort - natural healing qualities, of course, which have been known by holistic practitioners around the world for centuries.
This led me to something I've always felt, but never articulated ...
I truly believe this sensory healing element is present throughout my whole creative felting process... all the way from the beautiful sheep, whose fleece I am so grateful to be working with, in all my feltings created with such love and care, and all the way through to customer, with the finished artwork... the healing properties remain when the felting is on their wall, radiating warmth, comfort and soulful joy x
Thank you sheep :) x
I have regular local exhibitions, solo and with other artists, and sell original work, cards and prints in a number of outlets.
My work can currently be seen and purchased in:
The Blue Bramble Gallery, St Ives
My work can currently be seen and purchased in:
The Blue Bramble Gallery, St Ives