Where do I get my inspiration from
In order to be surrounded by inspiration and find new ideas, I think it’s important to get out of your house to take a walk, go for a run, or find a pleasant coffee shop for a nice latte. Since I create paintings with wool, the only place I can...
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How did I become interested in wool painting
I discovered this technique in one of my favorite book stores in Saint Petersburg, "Bukvoed", in 2014. This store has a huge selection of everything, not just books, but also games, puzzles, stationary, souvenirs, etc – basically “Barnes & Noble” combined with “Michaels” which is why I like to shop...
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How Did Wool Painting Begin
It’s believed that wool painting came into existence in the beginning of the 20th century, in Germany. The technique of wool painting was founded by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher, scientist, and architect. He traveled through the country’s provinces, trying to find common materials to use for creating artwork, and...
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What Is Wool Painting
“Wool painting” or “wool watercolor” is a technique used to create pictures, not by the method of dry or wet felting, but by placing multiple colors of dry wool in layers on a quilted fabric surface, then covering it with glass. When the fibers are compressed under the glass surface,...
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