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Artist of the Month: Heidi Bleacher

The search for my perfect artistic media leads me to the fiber art of needle felting. For me, the rhythm of working the needle can be very meditative. I love the flexibility of the sculpting process, the simple tools, and its overall portability.

I primarily work with natural and dyed wool fibers in different processed forms. Occasionally, repurposed wool textiles or industrial felt will be found in something new by way of inspiration or necessity.

My work is based on objects found in nature and everyday life. Through my mind’s eye and felting style, the things I create end up being something between almost real and mostly imagined. Bringing my stories to life in woolly form is my favorite way of expressing my personal joy and humor and hopefully, it makes people smile.

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