Chickadee on Pussywillows
The artwork is a felted wool piece depicting a small bird perched on a branch. The chickadee has a black head with white cheeks, a light gray body, and a long tail with shades of gray and hints of black. The background consists of a textured mix of greens, reds, and yellows, creating a natural, forest-like ambiance. The branch is a real pussywillow twig incorporated into the artwork, adding a three-dimensional element to the textured wool composition. The overall effect is a blend of soft, tactile materials with realistic details, emphasizing the delicate nature of the bird within a vibrant, organic setting.
This piece was one of 23 felted artworks in Vicki’s three-month solo exhibition at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery.
Canadian textile artist Vicki Sullivan works from her home studio in Central Alberta, using a base palette of wool sourced from and processed in Alberta.
Media: needle-felted wool embellished with silk and nepps
Artwork dimensions: 10.5 × 10.5”
Shadowbox dimensions: 20 × 20 x 2.5”
The artwork is a felted wool piece depicting a small bird perched on a branch. The chickadee has a black head with white cheeks, a light gray body, and a long tail with shades of gray and hints of black. The background consists of a textured mix of greens, reds, and yellows, creating a natural, forest-like ambiance. The branch is a real pussywillow twig incorporated into the artwork, adding a three-dimensional element to the textured wool composition. The overall effect is a blend of soft, tactile materials with realistic details, emphasizing the delicate nature of the bird within a vibrant, organic setting.
This piece was one of 23 felted artworks in Vicki’s three-month solo exhibition at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery.
Canadian textile artist Vicki Sullivan works from her home studio in Central Alberta, using a base palette of wool sourced from and processed in Alberta.
Media: needle-felted wool embellished with silk and nepps
Artwork dimensions: 10.5 × 10.5”
Shadowbox dimensions: 20 × 20 x 2.5”
The artwork is a felted wool piece depicting a small bird perched on a branch. The chickadee has a black head with white cheeks, a light gray body, and a long tail with shades of gray and hints of black. The background consists of a textured mix of greens, reds, and yellows, creating a natural, forest-like ambiance. The branch is a real pussywillow twig incorporated into the artwork, adding a three-dimensional element to the textured wool composition. The overall effect is a blend of soft, tactile materials with realistic details, emphasizing the delicate nature of the bird within a vibrant, organic setting.
This piece was one of 23 felted artworks in Vicki’s three-month solo exhibition at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery.
Canadian textile artist Vicki Sullivan works from her home studio in Central Alberta, using a base palette of wool sourced from and processed in Alberta.
Media: needle-felted wool embellished with silk and nepps
Artwork dimensions: 10.5 × 10.5”
Shadowbox dimensions: 20 × 20 x 2.5”