ABOUT ME
My name is Nikki and I am a self-taught needle felt artist.
Needle Felting is the art of taking freeform wool and using specially barbed needles to create a sculptured object. I find it very relaxing and what started as a hobby two years ago, has now become very much a small business venture.
I live on the Wirral which has everything I could possibly need to fuel my imagination and creativity. The stunning coastline and ever-changing parks and woodland, along with my two children and our crazy Cockapoo offer up every facet of inspiration for my work.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
I begin my creations with a planning sketch. I never know when I will feel creative, so I carry a little notebook with me everywhere. This is an invaluable tool for getting all those ideas out of my head and onto paper. It also helps me to decide whether a design will be visually appealing before I put needle to wool.
Once I have a good feeling about a design, I set about choosing my palette of colours from a large selection of wools. I use natural wools, blended fibres and sometimes even silk. I would like to say I favour a particular wool, but it is the variety of wools that make each creation so unique and help bring different creatures to life.
I love to incorporate natural materials into my work wherever I can. I use fallen wood and driftwood found on our local beach for many of my pieces. I take inspiration from the colours of the changing seasons, often taking many photographs on my dog walks and incorporating them into my design ideas later on.
CONTACT ME
If you would like to discuss a commission, or you are seeking ideas for a piece of needle felt art for yourself or a loved one, please feel free to get in touch here.
