Author Archives: Lindsay Wilkinson Artwork

About Lindsay Wilkinson Artwork

I’m a passionate wet felt-maker living by the sea in Whitstable, Kent, UK & working out of a small studio in Faversham, Kent. I draw a lot of inspiration from the beautiful coastal scenery and local wild birds which can often be seen in my felt work.

Felting Sea Patterns

Posted on October 19, 2020

I made my first felted picture maybe 8 years ago. It’s a seascape with a curlew based on a scene I’d photographed. I realise now I haven’t ever completely moved away from the sea and the birds in my felt … Continue reading →

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Brent goose: making a felt picture

Posted on August 16, 2020

I love the sea and sea birds of the coast where I live and I often incorporate them into my felt pictures.    A couple of years ago I was watching some dark-bellied Brent geese swimming in the sea and … Continue reading →

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Dipping my toe back in …….

Posted on June 21, 2020

During most of the Covid 19 lockdown in the UK I couldn’t travel the 8 miles to my studio. I did bring wool home, but I haven’t made much felt recently. Early on in lockdown I decided, while the weather … Continue reading →

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Learning from Samples

Posted on May 4, 2020

I’ve learnt many things since joining this forum but one of the most useful is the importance of making samples when trying something new. It saves so much time and lets me develop an idea quickly without wasting materials. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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3D wet felting experiments (part two)

Posted on March 1, 2020

In my last blog spot I showed how I made a sprouting seed pod as part of a group of 3D wet felted objects I’m calling ‘Lifecycles’ that I am submitting to an open exhibition.  You can see that blog … Continue reading →

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3D Wet Felting Experiments (Part One)

Posted on January 13, 2020

Some people close to me are giving up eating animal-based products this month – Veganuary – while others give up alcohol – Dry January.  As I’ve set aside some time for playing with 3D wet felting this month I’m going … Continue reading →

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