WLM | inspirational woman
I had to narrow it down it would be
wool and wood.
WLM: What is Needle Felting?
MS: Needle felting is a labor
intensive process of sculpting wool
fibers by stabbing them with a
barbed needle. Even small projects
can take several hours and literally
thousands of stabs from start to
finish.
WLM: What is Wet Felting?
MS: Wet Felting is the process of
turning layers of wool roving into
felt fabric with the use of water, soap
and agitation. Repeated agitation
and compression causes the fibers to
hook together into a single piece of
fabric.
WLM: What inspires your work?
MS: Nothing inspires me more than
Nature; anywhere and everywhere
you can find its beauty. Folklore of
any origin has also served as a great
inspiration.
WLM: How does Wyoming inspire your work?
MS: I grew up in Germany, and my husband served over
20 years in the US Air Force. In those 20 years, we traveled
most of Europe and have seen and lived in many wonderful
places in the United States. Nothing comes close to the
beauty of Wyoming. The most beautiful cathedrals cannot
compare to the beauty of a prairie sunrise. A simple walk
through the prairie grass is filled with sounds and amazing
colors. Exploring the rich history and art of the Wyoming
Native American culture has been a privilege and has left an
everlasting impression and inspiration.
WLM: What is your experience as an artist in Wyoming?
MS: I am ever grateful for every gallery owner that allowed
my work to be shown, even my outsider art pieces. I have
found the Cheyenne Art scene to be embracing all artists of
all levels and mediums. I love the involvement of many art
organizations, galleries and artists in the local community
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