NEW
COLLECTION
A nostalgic and playful collection of botanicals is here to usher us from spring to summer. Full of texture and color, each piece is a combination of wool, silk, mulberry paper and other media wet felted into seven celebrations of flowers. Would you like to collaborate on a something similar? Contact me to inquire about a commission.
“There will always be flowers for those who want to see them”
Meet the Artist
I’m Megan and I’m so happy you’re here. I create art out of wool through the process of felting. I’ve been a fiber artist for over fifteen years and I still haven’t run out of ideas. I think that is one of the reasons I love wool and felting. It is endlessly versatile. It can be crafted into the most humble of functional items or elevated into imaginative fine art.
From my studio in Ohio that feels like a treehouse , I work on what I think of as wool paintings. I also create felted vessels, lighting, and soft sculptures. I’m always inspired by myth and folklore, flora and fauna as well as the colors and textures of my materials . Keep scrolling if you’d like to learn more about the ancient technique that I use in my artwork or you can click below to know more about me, my studio and my art!
This process is the beginning of all of my felted wall hangings. You can think of it as making my own canvas out of wool. Once dry, this will be the base that I embellish with all the detailed needle felted work that you see in the finished pieces.
So, what is felting anyway?
Here is a brief introduction to the process.
Wet felting is an ancient process dating as far back as 6500 BC
It is a non-woven fiber technique unlike weaving, knitting, etc.
Wet felting occurs when wool fibers are introduced to water and alkalinity then subject to various forms of agitation, like rubbing, rolling and throwing. This begins an alchemical process where the fibers start to lock together to form a fabric.
Needle felting is a much more modern technique, with its origins around the industrial revolution.
A barbed needle is used to stab at the wool to tangle it into a denser felt and can create more detailed work. Think of the needle like a pencil or a paintbrush.
I enjoy incorporating both techniques to create one of a kind wool paintings.
In the near future I will be adding a page with more information into my process as well as a studio tour, online courses, and a list of in person events. So be sure to check back!