Textile Art
Using techniques of contemporary free motion embroidery & fabric applique ,
Karen is self taught and developed her own distinctive style, she creates and designs Bespoke artwork, incorporating layers of up-cycled fabrics and Irish wool, drawing and sketching with thread .
Many of her designs are inspired by the beauty in Nature particularly the Irish landscapes, Karen works from her studio on the Limerick Clare border, surrounded by natures beauty and the Wild Atlantic way. Karen features a lot of the Irish wildlife and animals from all over the world in her Artwork.
These pieces are guaranteed to create a statement in your home or make an ideal gift.
Giclee Fine Art Prints
Karen also has a limited edition of Fine Art Giclee Prints that are professionally photographed, professionally printed locally on high quality Somerset Archival paper printed with chromatic pigment inks, available in a mounted or frame option, her most popular prints are her stitched Limerick Landscapes.
These are available in a variety of sizes, they make a perfect gift idea.
These prints are available to order for Corporate Gifts.
Contact me for further details.
Framed Needle Felted Wool Artwork
Stunning Felted landscape scenes that capture the wild beauty of our nature, seas, coastal views and wildlife. Using hand dyed Merino and local Irish wool from Kilfinane in Co Limerick and Co Sligo.
Karen paints with the wool using specialized needles to capture the texture and movement of the scene using amazing colours and for extra detailing and definition uses both Free machine and hand embroidery.
Commissions are welcome, get in touch if you would like a specific landmark or scene captured for a unique gift or a beautiful piece of Art to hang in your home.
Karen also teaches Needel felting as a day workshop so if you would love to learn the skills and techniques of Needle felting please check out my Workshops and classes section of my website.
Pet Portraits
Pet Portraits are one of Karen’s most popular commission gifts, they can be done in Wool or Fabric and threads or a mix of both techniques.
For a wider selection of framed gift ideas, commissions or Corporate Gift ideas please contact fabricateireland@yahoo.com
