Abstract Art, Colourway 1, Unframed artwork approx 21cm (H) x 18.5cm (W)

Abstract art – Colourway No.1 is an original abstract wool painting by Yorkshire felt artist Janine Jacques. Created using merino wool and mixed fibres, this unique piece combines colour, texture and different materials to create a contemporary abstract artwork.

‘Colourway No.1’ Original Abstract Art

MEDIUM: Original abstract felt artwork using merino wool, silk, organza, chiffon and mixed fibres
STYLE: Contemporary abstract felt art / mixed media artwork
LOCATION: Yorkshire
SUBJECT: Abstract art / colour and texture

The Inspiration for My Abstract Felt Art

Colourway No.1 was inspired by a series of abstract paintings I created. I wanted to explore how I could translate the colours, shapes and movement of my paintings into felt, using wool and other textiles as my materials.

It follows my desire to create mixed media pieces using merino wool, silk, organza, chiffon as well as other materials. I love experimenting with different fibres and fabrics to create texture and depth within my abstract artwork.

I have created three abstract felt paintings in this series.

Original Abstract Art – Unframed

TITLE: Colourway No.1
MEDIUM: Original abstract felt artwork
MATERIALS: Merino wool, silk, organza, chiffon and mixed fibres
PRESENTATION: Mounted on acid-free mount board, ready for you to choose your own frame
ORIGINAL ARTWORK SIZE: Approximately 21cm (H) x 18.5cm (W)
MOUNTED SIZE: Approximately 32cm (H) x 31.6cm (W)

Each felt artwork is individually handmade, making every piece completely unique.

Please note: colours may vary slightly due to photography and screen differences.

Framing

I can arrange for the abstract felt art to be professionally framed in the UK and posted out to you. Please choose from the two framing options available.

Framing times will vary depending on how busy my framer is at the time.

The Process

Drawing on my degree in Fine Art, I use merino wool in lots of different colours (as you would tubes of paint) and lay out the loose fibres of different coloured wool onto my base (as you would paint on canvas).

Once finished, the next stage is to make these loose fibres of wool stick together using the ‘wet felting’ technique to make the wool painting into a piece of felt. You do this by adding hot soapy water and friction. The hot water opens up the wool’s scales and the friction (rubbing and rolling) binds them together. During this process the wool shrinks by about 15–20% and you end up with one piece of felt material.

Once the felted picture is dry, I needle felt into the piece to sharpen some of the details and add texture.

The final felt artwork is attached to a piece of acid-free mount board and mounted ready for you to take to a framer and choose your own frame, or I can arrange professional framing for you in the UK.

Click here to read more about the felt-making process.

Click here to watch me make my artwork on YouTube.

A Unique Contemporary Gift

This original abstract felt art would make a unique gift for anyone who loves contemporary art, abstract artwork, colour and texture. Its smaller size also makes it a lovely piece for adding an individual handmade artwork to a home, office or gallery wall.

For someone who loves collecting art, Colourway No.1 could also be displayed alongside the other pieces in the Colourway series to create a striking collection of original abstract felt paintings.

Postage

UK: Your original artwork will be carefully packaged with card and bubble wrap to ensure it arrives safely and will be sent via Royal Mail Tracked 24, fully tracked, insured and signed for.

International: The artwork can be shipped internationally, either unframed or framed where shipping allows. Please contact me for an international shipping quote.