Highland Cow art – original felt artwork – FRAMED size 71.5cm (h) x 59.5cm (w)

Highland cow art – an original felt landscape artwork by Yorkshire felt artist Janine Jacques. Bonnie – Meadow Highland Cow features a beautiful Highland cow standing in a wildflower meadow, capturing the gentle nature and distinctive shaggy coat of one of the most loved sights in the British countryside.

‘Bonnie – Meadow Highland Cow’ Original Felt Art

MEDIUM: Original felt landscape artwork using merino wool, material and mixed fibres
STYLE: Highland cow felt art / Yorkshire felt landscape art
LOCATION: Scottish Highlands
SUBJECT: Highland cow art / Scottish countryside

The Inspiration for My Highland Cow Art

Do you have a soft spot for Highland cows? Their gentle nature and shaggy coats make them one of the most loved sights in the British countryside.

Bonnie – Meadow Highland Cow is a felt artwork of a pretty Highland cow standing in a beautiful meadow field, surrounded by wildflowers. I wanted to capture the gentle character of the cow alongside the natural beauty of the countryside.

This is an original felt landscape painting, handmade using layers of merino wool and mixed fibres to create the texture, colours and details of the Highland cow and meadow.

A Little Poem to go with the Highland Cow Art

Bonnie
The Highland cow called Bonnie,
Her scruffy coat so tawny.
Adored by so many now,
The countryside’s most loved cow.

Distinctive with her horns so long,
Gracefully curving, proud and strong.
The meadow flowers set the scene,
Against the hills so lush and green.

Original Highland Cow Felt Art – Framed

TITLE: Bonnie – Meadow Highland Cow
MEDIUM: Original felt landscape artwork using merino wool and mixed fibres
PRESENTATION: Professionally mounted and framed
ORIGINAL ARTWORK SIZE: Approximately 45cm (H) x 35cm (W)
FRAMED SIZE: 71.5cm (H) x 59.5cm (W)

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

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

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.

The final felt artwork is attached to acid-free mount board and mounted and framed.

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

A Unique Highland Cow Gift

This original Highland cow felt art would make a beautiful and unique gift for anyone who loves Highland cows, the countryside or Scottish landscapes. It could make a lovely birthday, wedding, Christmas or anniversary gift, or simply a special piece of artwork to buy for yourself.

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 purchased unframed and shipped via Royal Mail / Parcel Force tracked and signed for international delivery. Please contact me to arrange this.