“Take A Breath” is an original Malham Cove felt art piece inspired by the spectacular views from the top of Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales. Handmade using merino wool and mixed fibres, this original felt landscape captures the peaceful beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside and the feeling of standing high above the valley, surrounded by fresh air and far-reaching views.
An original handmade felt landscape by Yorkshire felt artist Janine Jacques.
MEDIUM Original felt landscape artwork using merino wool and mixed fibres
STYLE Yorkshire felt landscape art
LOCATION Malham Cove, near Malham
SUBJECT Malham Cove felt art / Yorkshire Dales landscape
This artwork was inspired by a memorable walk through the Yorkshire Dales, beginning in the picturesque village of Malham. Following the gentle stream through the meadows, the towering limestone cliffs of Malham Cove gradually came into view, growing more impressive with every step.
Climbing the famous stone steps to the summit was rewarded with breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside. Standing at the top, it was impossible not to pause, take a deep breath and simply enjoy the peace and beauty of the landscape. That quiet moment inspired the title, “Take A Breath.”
After taking in the spectacular scenery and enjoying a picnic, we crossed the famous limestone pavement before continuing our walk to Janet’s Foss. A paddle in the cool waters of the woodland waterfall provided the perfect way to relax before returning to Malham village for a well-earned cup of tea and slice of cake.
This original felt landscape captures not only the remarkable scenery of Malham Cove but also the sense of calm and wellbeing that comes from spending time in nature.
Malham Cove is a majestic view,
You’d know if you’ve been there too.
The curved rock face, the trickling stream,
The kind of view straight from a dream.
A magical place in the heart of Yorkshire,
A beauty spot that’s such a corker.
Ascend the mount – it’s a long slog,
But at the summit, you feel top dog.
This is the view to beat,
With cracked rocks beneath your feet.
Breathtaking beauty, the calm, the air…
Take it all in from way up there.
Release the tension, breath by breath.
Stretch your eyes out towards the horizon.
You’re now truly alive and free,
In the place where you want to be.
Title: Take A Breath
Artwork Size: Approx. 20 × 20 cm
Framed Size: Approx. 45 × 44.5 cm
Professionally framed using acid-free double-thickness mountboard within a white wooden frame fitted with museum-quality anti-reflective glass (approximately 80% anti-reflective).
Please note that colours may vary slightly from those shown on screen.
Your original artwork will be carefully wrapped in protective packaging and posted via Royal Mail Tracked 24, ensuring it arrives safely.
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 wools scales and the friction (rubbing/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 art is attached to a piece of acid free mount board and mounted as seen then posted out ready for you to take to a framer to choose the frame.
If you have any problems at check out on your mobile phone – please try your computer instead. If you can’t order via your computer please cotact me and let me know. I will then help you with your purchase. Thank you Janine.
