About the Artist:

I have always loved art and gained a degree in illustrations and animation from Edinburgh College of Art. I started to work in finance but have always continued to draw, paint and craft.

Approximately six years ago I went on a “learn to needle felted” course and have never looked back — it was as if something had been missing in my life and this was the piece. I have always loved 3D work and working with wool seems so natural.

I have built up a small business creating bespoke 3D needle felted pet and animal portraits and created work for TV and last year. Some of my needle felted robins were part of the Christmas windows for Hermès’ Christmas window in London.

I love sourcing wool and fleece when I am holiday in the Hebrides and Orkney.

It’s an honour to make portraits of pets who have passed and hope that these will bring some comfort and happy memories.

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