Picking up some of my original felted paintings to post them for sale is taking me for a walk down memory lane. My technique and speed have come such a long way since crafting the pictures for my first book.

Fairy Dance Party

The lapse in time since hanging these on our own wall has allowed me to see the changes brought on by gravity. Dust isn’t really an issue, but I do need to ensure everything is well attached at contact points to stay securely in place. With the lessons learned over the past year, I am going back into some of these originals and felting more density before they make their way to a forever home.

The wool used in all of my felted pieces was responsibly sourced from happy sheep living on Maine farms.

Fairy Dance Party original felted illustration by Hillary Dow
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Fairy Dance Party original felted illustration by Hillary Dow
Fairy Dance Party original felted illustration by Hillary Dow
Fairy Dance Party original felted illustration by Hillary Dow

Fairy Dance Party

This 10″ x 10″ felted painting features three fairies dancing with Tootsie and two strawberry elves amidst strawberry vines.

Fairy Dance Party original felted illustration by Hillary Dow

Mermaid Tail

This original illustration is so much fun – a mermaid tail that pops right out of the #painting as Viève swims through the #magical shell into the woodland fairyland of Lichendia. Both the tail and shell were constructed individually and then felted onto the base layer. A photographed reproduction of this #illustration is part of the inaugural story in the Lichendia series, Fairy Spells and Strawberry Elves, published in spring 2021. This original artwork could be yours!
Mermaid tail felted Illustration
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Mermaid tail original wool felted illustration
Mermaid tail original wool felted illustration
Mermaid tail felted Illustration
Mermaid tail and magical shell original wool felted illustration
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Mermaid Tail

This 10″ x 10″ felted illustration features Viève’s mermaid tail popping out of the magical shell portal to Lichendia.

Mermaid Tail magical shell - Felted Illustration

The Elves Awaken

As this piece was coming together I found that I was having so much fun making individual elves that the height and width just kept creeping further and further beyond the borders of the base layer. No problem! I love the fun lines created by the unique nature of the figures lining the edges of the painting. 

detail: elves awaken original needle felted illustration by Hillary Dow
detail: elves awaken original needle felted illustration by Hillary Dow
detail: elves awaken original needle felted illustration by Hillary Dow
elves awaken original needle felted illustration by Hillary Dow
detail: elves awaken original needle felted illustration by Hillary Dow

The Elves Awaken

This 10″ x 10″ felted illustration features Malek at his workbench and the troupe of strawberry elves as they begin to awaken.

Elves Awaken - Lichendia, Fairy Spells and Strawberry Elves by Hillary Dow

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