The process

A handful of wool.
A whole new world.

Thin strands of color. Small, thoughtful movements.
A picture that comes to life, one layer at a time.

A close view of the individual wool fibers forming a red hibiscus

An unexpected medium

Painting with
softness.

Wool has a long history in textile crafts, from clothing and blankets to felted objects and decorations. Wool painting takes this familiar natural material in another direction.

Instead of brushes and paint, I use fine strands of colored wool. By layering, blending, and arranging the fibers, I build pictures of animals, flowers, and landscapes.

The fibers themselves become the lines and colors. A loose curl can suggest a sheep’s fleece; a few delicate strands can give a flower its softness. Each little choice adds depth and character to the picture.

The beginning

Choose a feeling.

A subject, a palette, and the first arrangement of fibers begin to set the mood of the picture.

The layers

Let color take shape.

Wool is gently pulled, blended, and placed. Soft transitions and small details slowly emerge.

The finishing touches

Look a little closer.

The final strands bring an expression, a glimmer of light, or the delicate edge of a petal into focus.

From the studio

Watch it come together.

Real moments from the making.
Take your time and follow the fibers.

A horse in wool