ALISON SPAVEN, YORK ARTIST
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Swans at Castle Howard
This imposing picture is needlefelted in rare breed wool and silk onto a reclaimed wool background. Every single detail has been added with a single felting needle. The semi 3D swans lovingly greet each other in their lake with the facade of one of Yorkshire's most iconic buildings, Castle Howard, in the background.
Ideal for anyone celebrating a Yorkshire wedding or anniversary, the picture is framed in a deep white wooden box frame behind museum quality glass. It measures 100cms by 50 cms approximately
Please note, delivery and packagoing costs are NOT included as this item is heavy and fragile. To get a quote, please email me at [email protected].
In a Golden Temple
This wary hare has sought sanctuary in the tramlines of a rapeseed field. The heavy scent overlays his and helps to keep him safe from predators.
This large needle and wet-felted pcture is created from rare breed wools and florists wire and is framed in a deep whitewood box frame behind Clarity glass.
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Angus
This cheeky highland cow is resting his chin on the gate, hoping to get his poll scritched.
Created from rare breed Scottish wool, Angus is framed in a deep whitewood box frame behind Clarity glass.
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Contemplation
This young orangutan is pensive as he contemplates the rapid destruction of his forest home.
Needlefelted from rare breed wool onto a specially created wet felted background, the picture is framed in a white wood box frame behind the protection of picture glass. It measures approximately 45cms by 30 cms
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Aointaithe
This is a great place to insert a brief descriptioThis stunning portrait of a highland cow is created from rare breed wool using a single felting needle, onto reclaimed vintage wool cloth. The semi 3d picture is presented in a white box frame, measuring 50 x 50 cms.
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The Cherry Thief
This watchful blackbird is perching atop a cherry tree, eyeing up who might be around to spoil his fun when the cherries finally ripen. Needlefelted with a single felting needle on a wet felted background, the blackbird and branches are crafted from rare breed wool, while the cherry blossom is wet felted merino.
The picture is framed in a simple white wood box frame, behind museum quality glass
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Jersey Girl
Our gorgeous Jersey girl is patiently chewing the cud while waiting to be milked,
Created from rare breed wools, using a single felting needle, this sweet girl is framed in a whitewood box frame behind Clarity glass..
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Dandelion
This beautiful running hare picture is needle felted from British rare breed wools into a wet felted British wool background and is framed in a deep custom white wood box frame behind museum quality glass.. She measures 57cms by 41 cms and would be the perfect Spring addition to any home.
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Pride
Created for the Fabric and Film Exhibition at York City Screen in February, this beautiful rendering of a pride leader and his new cub focuses on their first meeting.
The lions are made using rare breed wool with a single felting needle on reclaimed vintage wool cloth. They are presented in a simple white box frame to allow the 3d nature of the piece to shine, without detracting from the content.
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Night Watch
This picture of a watchful tawny owl is needle felted using rare breed wool and a single felting needle and won the Chairman's Chouice Award at the Association of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition in 2019. The background and ivy leaves are wet felted and overlap the mount to create a 3d effect. The frame is a simple white box frame, chosen so it doesn't detract from the central subject matter.
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A Well Earned Rest
These two resting greyhounds are enjoying a well earned retirement after years of racing. They are needlefelted from rare breed wool onto a reclaimed wool surface and their blanket is pure wool tartan. Framed in a deep white wood box frame behind museum quality glass.
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"I can't see you, but I know you're there"
This wary little hare is needle felted with a single felting needle from rare breed wool and is set in a plain white box frame. Overall, he measurers 25cms x 25cms.
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Heart's Ease
Named after the medicinal properties of foxglove, this wet and needle felted 3d picture is created using merino wool, silk and rare breed wool. Framed in a simple white box frame, it measures 25cms x 25cms overall
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The Secret
A tiny roe deer fawn study, needle felted in rare breed wool onto a wet felted background, this artwork was based on personal observations from Alison's regular walks around her village home.
The picture measures just 15 x 15 cms and is mounted behind glass in a simple white box frame.omers in this section.
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