ABOUT ME

MEET THE ARTIST

My name is Dawn and I grew up in the country on a small holding with mainly pigs, cows, geese, dogs and horses.

I took the career path of working with horses when I turned 16 and then went to college at 18 studying a National Certificate in Horse Management progressing to yard manager and lots of competing along the way. I have always had a passion for all animals hence my inspiration behind Country Creations From The Barn.

I now have our 2 border terriers, 7 Shropshire sheep and 4 feral cats!

I began my needle felting journey in 2021, when I saw a beautiful bee made from wool. I just had to try it! I was in love with 3D work but as I developed my skills, 18 months later I discovered the art of 2D needle felting which enabled me to create treasured pet portraits and memorial keepsakes using fur in the portraits if requested.

If I am not working away on a beautiful commission, I can be found creating all sorts of animals. My favourite is the 'hare' . We are so lucky to have hares all around us so see these majestic creatures most days.

Meet our beautiful Shropshire Sheep whos wool can be found in some of my portraits.

MY SPECIALTY

I create all my work from my little barn on the outskirts of Staffordshire.

I use very sharp needles which have barbs at the end to capture sheep wool into felt to create beautiful portraits. This needle felting method is referred to as 'Painting with Wool'.

I quickly discovered that I can transform sheep wool into cherished keepsakes of your beloved pets creating lifelike replicas, capturing their unique features and personalities.

I have created lots of pets that have sadly passed over the rainbow bridge giving owners that keepsake like no other due to the 3D element.

Whether it's a dog, cat, or any other animal, I can incorporate their fur to create a lasting memory that you can treasure forever. I can place any fur under my wool work or if you have a animal that has course fur, sometimes it is possible to add the fur to be seen on the outer of the portrait.

Send me a message if you are interested in having a commission started.