TITLE: Poppy Flower 

ARTIST:  Elaine Farmer Hand Made

IMAGE SIZE: 7 x 7"

BASE:  Created on 7 x 7" white wool felt and mounted onto black linen

MATERIALS:  Lightfast wool roving/batting, locks, other natural fibers, and embellishments.

FRAME:  7 x 7" black embroidery hoop

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ARTIST STATEMENT- As a traditional oil painter, I have always been fascinated by the shapes and textures of the natural world around me.  Discovering needle felting allows me to explore all the textures that can be created with fiber as a medium to paint with.  All the designs are original works, and many are inspired by my own oil paintings.

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TECHNIQUE- Each piece starts with a base of felt, linen, burlap, or other material.  Loose wool fibers are pierced into the material using special barbed needles, creating the initial image. Other materials such as knotted fibers, yarns, and organic material are added to create the additional textures desired.

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HISTORY- Needle felting was created in the early 1980’s to emulate wet felting which dates to 6300 BC.  Needle felting is a process of matting down wool or other animal fibers, using specially designed sharp barbed needles to create the felted piece.

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SHIPPING- FREE Shipping- Sealed in a protected acid free clear sleeve and wrapped in protective packaging.- Ships within 1-3 business days by USPS priority mail with tracking.  - Created and shipped from my New Hampshire Art Studio.

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RETURNS- Careful care is given to calibrate the colors of the print to the web colors, but there may be slight variances depending on screen settings.  - I do want you to be happy with the print, so I guarantee 100% satisfaction or full refund within 14 days of receipt.  - Buyer is responsible for paying postage on returns.

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TERMS OF USE- The Artist, Elaine Farmer, retains all copyrights to this artwork.  Any alterations, distribution, reproductions, or sales of any part of this artwork in any form including digital, note cards or postcards, is prohibited without written permission from the artist or her representatives.  Purchase of this artwork does not allow permission for any use, other than for personal enjoyment by the buyer. Copyright Elaine Farmer ©

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ABOUT THE ARTIST: I am a full time professional and national award-winning artist.  My art can be found in private collections throughout the United States and England, and I have completed numerous commission pieces.  I am also a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.

If you have any requests or questions about this or any other product, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your interest in this artwork.

Elaine Farmer

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