My Felted artwork has been created with Wool and needle felted to either a felt or wool canvas. It can be reframed to suit your décor.

Felted wool art will last many lifetimes if kept in a clean environment, especially if placed behind glass/acrylic. Non-glare archival acrylic and at least a double mat would be most suitable to keep the texture and clarity of the art, as well as keeping it more visible. Keep the piece out of direct sunlight as colours could fade in direct sunlight, with a bright, indirect location being optimal.

Felted art will attract dust, particularly in dry climates such as ours here in Alberta. If not displayed behind acrylic/glass you may dust the item using a very soft natural bristle brush, a clean make-up brush or other gentle fiber tools. Work in the direction of the fibers (when possible, as some may not be discernable as to direction) using a delicate touch so as not to disturb the fibers and possibly displace them. Dabbing is better than rubbing. Use clean, warm but not hot water, and if necessary, with a mild cleaning product. Dish soap is the most common and generally used cleanser. Let the item dry out of direct sunlight.

Should your artwork become damaged, dented or folded in any way, try using a clothes steamer to remove dents or folds. If you remove the picture from its frame, ensure it is never folded. Keep it flat or rolled to prevent damage.

Store this art in its frame, if possible, wrapped in tissue paper and in a paper bag or breathable cloth bag to prevent mildew or moisture damage. Keep it in a cool dry place. Adding a sachet of Cedar, Lavender or other similar natural products will also aid in keeping it fresh. If serious damage should happen, you may contact me for advice and if possible, I may be able to restore the item.

My love of creating art began as a young child, with acrylic painting being my first means of expression. A desire to make paintings that looked more like a photograph was always my goal.  Not that I have ever quite achieved that end, but the challenge to keep trying has never left me. Through the years I have worked with water and oil paint as well as acrylics. Once I retired, creating art became even more of a passion.

I began needle felting small items in 2024 when a friend introduced me to the craft. Then I came across a needle-felting artist’s work whose landscape art instilled a new love affair that played right into my area of interest. I tried my hand at a felted landscape and fell in love with how one could produce such lovely textures with a sense of dimension and depth.

Landscape art has always been my favorite art interest, with some still-life pieces thrown in. Unlike paint, wool colours aren’t as easily produced or available to create that just right hue or tone, so one must become even more creative to achieve satisfying results. Blending colours can be quite time-consuming but when the right shade is gained the effects can be dramatic. I was hooked.

When working with wool, allowing a degree of impressionism becomes somewhat necessary. Needle felting lends itself to this style very nicely. Many hours are often required to create a single piece of this art, as every millimeter requires its own little jab of the needle, or colour blend to create a beautiful and lasting picture.

I still paint and acrylic is my usual go-to.

I hope you will enjoy my artwork, and if you’ve purchased an item, my hope is that you may you enjoy it for many years.

Catherine Hoiss