Beetle #9, Wool Through Paper, 7 X 5 Inches, Framed to 10 x 8 inches, 2019

This one-of-a-kind piece is presented ‘floating’ in a 2.5” deep shadowbox frame. The effect is similar to a pinned insect specimen, only this one is made of wool.

There's something about seeing a drawing from afar, assuming it's made of ink or perhaps watercolor, and then getting up close and seeing that it's HAIR. Especially when it's an elegant little insect like this butterfly.

There's something about seeing a drawing from afar, assuming it's made of ink or perhaps charcoal, and then getting up close and seeing that it's HAIR. This piece is framed in an off-the-shelf frame with layered matting to create space for the fibers. This is NOT UV glass, which would be a good idea.

I created this one-of-a-kind wool drawing by pushing wool through paper using a felting needle; half of the wool protrudes through the back side of the thick paper. This is an Open Edition, meaning I may revisit this drawing again-- but each wool rendition will be unique. This drawing is matted in acid-free matboard. Please display this work under UV glass or out of direct sunlight; like watercolor paintings, the color of the wool may change color over time in direct sun. 

Yes, as far as I know I invented this technique, such as it is. At least I never saw or knew of anyone else using felting needles to 'draw' with wool by pushing it through paper; I started doing this in 2007.