ABOUT ME
Born as a triplet in Dallas, Oregon, I have been passionate about art since I was a little girl. I have explored many mediums including drawing, watercolor, oils, acrylic, ceramics, photography and jewelry. I started sharing my passion at craft bazaars when I was sixteen and began selling jewelry online in 2005 through Etsy. After a break while on a sailing adventure, I began to explore new mediums such as the fiber arts and oil painting as well as sewing primitive folk-art dolls and creating art books.
FELTING
After returning to Oregon in 2010, I stumbled across the art of needle felting wool and fell madly in love with being able to create paintings with wool and needles. My earlier painting skills transitioned easily to this new medium as I layered and sculpted the wool into wall art. I began sharing my felted wool art at various local fiber art shows and soon expanded to fine art juried shows and online through my website, Daily Paint Works, Fine Art America and Etsy. I started teaching in 2017 and found a new and rewarding avenue to share my passion.
Wildlife and nature are my focus in my felted wool paintings. I have always been drawn to nature and animals and was excited that the texture and warmth of wool was portraying the wildlife so beautifully. Each new piece brings about a learning experience and discovery for what the wool can do and how I can layer the colored wools to accomplish new ways of portraying the color in the eyes, fur and movement of animals and the dance and depth of clouds and water. The most rewarding experience of the felted wool paintings is when someone discovers felted wool for the first time through my art. I love to watch the wonder develop and the excitement rise when people fall in love with a piece that calls to them.
Framing Felts:
With Glass:
Find a frame that is thicker or has a double mat so the thick felt will fit. You can also mount it into a shadow box which also retrains the texture of the needle felted wool. It's best to have a spacer between the fiber and the glass so the fiber can breathe.
Without Glass:
This retains the texture of the fiber to the fullest. Your options for frames is wider since you don't have to fit the glass in the frame. I prefer it framed this way but it will possibly need special care if left exposed to dust over time. See below for care instructions.
Fiber Care Instructions
If your felted piece is hangs without glass, dust may cling to the fibers. You can use a vacuum nozzle with a nylon sock fitted over it and splay your fingers over the top of that and then you can safely vacuum without pulling out the fibers.
OIL
I have been steadily painting with oils for the last 8 years. I began using brushes as most artists start out with but quickly fell in love with the palette knife. I began participating in local plein air events (painting outdoors, onsite). Painting with palette knives has been become a passion. It creates a vibrancy, movement, and texture to my paintings which I love to share with others. I also am drawn toward painting pet portraits and portraits of people in addition to landscapes and wildlife.
OTHER CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS
I have recently taken up illustration with pen and ink and greater detailed watercolors that focus on nature and ecology. I feel blessed to be able to explore so many different art mediums and find a passion in each one that feeds my artistic soul and the love of art in others when I share it. ***
My pieces are created in a smoke-free, pet-friendly home***
Born as a triplet in Dallas, Oregon, I have been passionate about art since I was a little girl. I have explored many mediums including drawing, watercolor, oils, acrylic, ceramics, photography and jewelry. I started sharing my passion at craft bazaars when I was sixteen and began selling jewelry online in 2005 through Etsy. After a break while on a sailing adventure, I began to explore new mediums such as the fiber arts and oil painting as well as sewing primitive folk-art dolls and creating art books.
FELTING
After returning to Oregon in 2010, I stumbled across the art of needle felting wool and fell madly in love with being able to create paintings with wool and needles. My earlier painting skills transitioned easily to this new medium as I layered and sculpted the wool into wall art. I began sharing my felted wool art at various local fiber art shows and soon expanded to fine art juried shows and online through my website, Daily Paint Works, Fine Art America and Etsy. I started teaching in 2017 and found a new and rewarding avenue to share my passion.
Wildlife and nature are my focus in my felted wool paintings. I have always been drawn to nature and animals and was excited that the texture and warmth of wool was portraying the wildlife so beautifully. Each new piece brings about a learning experience and discovery for what the wool can do and how I can layer the colored wools to accomplish new ways of portraying the color in the eyes, fur and movement of animals and the dance and depth of clouds and water. The most rewarding experience of the felted wool paintings is when someone discovers felted wool for the first time through my art. I love to watch the wonder develop and the excitement rise when people fall in love with a piece that calls to them.
Framing Felts:
With Glass:
Find a frame that is thicker or has a double mat so the thick felt will fit. You can also mount it into a shadow box which also retrains the texture of the needle felted wool. It's best to have a spacer between the fiber and the glass so the fiber can breathe.
Without Glass:
This retains the texture of the fiber to the fullest. Your options for frames is wider since you don't have to fit the glass in the frame. I prefer it framed this way but it will possibly need special care if left exposed to dust over time. See below for care instructions.
Fiber Care Instructions
If your felted piece is hangs without glass, dust may cling to the fibers. You can use a vacuum nozzle with a nylon sock fitted over it and splay your fingers over the top of that and then you can safely vacuum without pulling out the fibers.
OIL
I have been steadily painting with oils for the last 8 years. I began using brushes as most artists start out with but quickly fell in love with the palette knife. I began participating in local plein air events (painting outdoors, onsite). Painting with palette knives has been become a passion. It creates a vibrancy, movement, and texture to my paintings which I love to share with others. I also am drawn toward painting pet portraits and portraits of people in addition to landscapes and wildlife.
OTHER CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS
I have recently taken up illustration with pen and ink and greater detailed watercolors that focus on nature and ecology. I feel blessed to be able to explore so many different art mediums and find a passion in each one that feeds my artistic soul and the love of art in others when I share it. ***
My pieces are created in a smoke-free, pet-friendly home***
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