'How long does it take?' I am asked this question by every person who sees me needle felting my animal portraits either at events or in the Wool Clip cooperative that I belong to. And the answer? ‘I don’t know.’ The rest of this blog will explain why.

Capturing the landscape: As with my animal portraits, a photograph has to inspire me if I am to embark on felting it. Using felt art as a medium to express the unique character of this special place often requires me to dye fibres for the specific colours and textures I want.

Why sourcing my wool locally is important to me and a celebration of the varieties available in the Lake District.

My techniques and materials for creating animal portraits and Lake District landscapes

The creation of the Ullswater Virtual Art Gallery. The Friends of the Ullswater Way was created by the local community in 2016 to promote...