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

Red squirrels out-number greys in the Lake District. This blog describes threats and what is being done to help them.