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I often get told that my pictures are so lifelike that they think it’s a photo. That is the response that I hope for. In doing what I do, I hope to convince the observer that using wool instead of paint is a genuine art form and a wonderful medium to use, and not just a craft.
I have been creating felt landscapes using various types of wool for 4 years now. The pictures are made by wet and needle felting the wool fibers together using soap, water, and lots of agitation. I love being out in nature and I often use where I live in Scotland as inspiration for my creations.
I enjoy using various types of wool to show the different textures in the landscape. My favorite wools are Merino, Teeswater, Finnish, and Corriedale wools. I sometimes use natural wool fibers, but more often use dyed wool. I like to think of all the colors of wool the same as any artist would use a paint pallet. Wool is such a versatile medium and one I hope to continue using for many years to come!
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#2
Summer Falls In Glencoe
Final score:
22points
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Gorgeous! I love how you captured the textures of the flowing water and fields of flowers.
#3
Robin
Final score:
22points
Sherri Haight 4 years ago
This is a most glorious example of needle felting and it's terrific composition as well.
#5
The Lights Of Callanish
Final score:
18points
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago (edited)
The Callanish standing stones are such a magical places to visit. I would love to see the aurora there one day.
#6
The Cottage At Silver Sands
Final score:
17points
Karasi Mills 4 years ago (edited)
The deep blue of shadows in water is captured beautifully but it's really the light through the shallows that calls my attention
#8
Autumn At Glenfinnan
Final score:
16points
#9
Mist In The Glen
Final score:
15points
Karasi Mills 4 years ago (edited)
You nailed it perfectly! It looks like the fog really is hovering in a 2D plane above the land!
#10
Bow Fiddle Rock At Sunset
Final score:
14points
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Love all of the colours in this piece- there is nothing that beats watching the sun set on one of the Scottish isles.
#11
Winter At Loch Achtriochtan
Final score:
14points
#18
Puffin On Lunga
Final score:
11points
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
I adore puffins. I love how you've captured all the different textures of the flowers.
#21
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
Final score:
11points
#23
New Lanark Water Mill
Final score:
11points
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Gorgeous- one of my favourite places. The colours of the falls are stunning in autumn.
#24
Jacobite Train And Glenfinnan Viaduct
Final score:
10points
#37
Dalbeg Beach On The Isle Of Lewis
Final score:
6points
#40
Fishing Boat At Mallaig
Final score:
6points
#43
Aonach Eagach In Glencoe
Final score:
5points
#48
Sun After The Storm At Eilean Donan Castle
Final score:
4points
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penguin 4 years ago
I love them. I was in Scotland 6 years ago and I still recognize some places without reading the headline...
Maryam Siddiqui 4 years ago
OMG these are amazing, i can just imagine the time and dedication it must have took, i wish i could upvote this more than once
Bored Birgit 4 years ago
WOW. Absolutely stunning. It's just wool, soap and water? Unbelievable, you made great art out of it! It's so detailed and realistic, must have taken you lots of hours. Now I want to go to Scotland and visit a gallery with your art!
Hollysmom 4 years ago
All amazingly beautiful. I love how you create the textures and the water is so realistic.
Blazestar 4 years ago
I love using wool. My mm made a penguin out of wool once it is adorable.
Donna McCord 2 years ago
Clearly, Sarah has proven that needle felting can undoubtedly be an art form. Her work is incredibly detailed and beautiful. Thanks to artists like Sarah McLean, I'm certain more and more people will have the opportunity to enjoy this unique art form. I own a print of one of her pieces until I can convince my husband to gift me with one of her felt "painting" originals.
penguin 4 years ago
I love them. I was in Scotland 6 years ago and I still recognize some places without reading the headline...
Maryam Siddiqui 4 years ago
OMG these are amazing, i can just imagine the time and dedication it must have took, i wish i could upvote this more than once
Bored Birgit 4 years ago
WOW. Absolutely stunning. It's just wool, soap and water? Unbelievable, you made great art out of it! It's so detailed and realistic, must have taken you lots of hours. Now I want to go to Scotland and visit a gallery with your art!
Hollysmom 4 years ago
All amazingly beautiful. I love how you create the textures and the water is so realistic.
Blazestar 4 years ago
I love using wool. My mm made a penguin out of wool once it is adorable.
Donna McCord 2 years ago
Clearly, Sarah has proven that needle felting can undoubtedly be an art form. Her work is incredibly detailed and beautiful. Thanks to artists like Sarah McLean, I'm certain more and more people will have the opportunity to enjoy this unique art form. I own a print of one of her pieces until I can convince my husband to gift me with one of her felt "painting" originals.
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