Art Toy Creation: Needle Felting Technique

Influences

A course by droolwool , Toy Artist

Toy Artist. Manchester, United Kingdom.
Joined January 2020
100% positive reviews (174)
4,585 students
Audio: Portuguese, English, French, Italian
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About the video: Influences

Overview

“All artists have artists that they admire and that naturally influence the aesthetics of their work. In this class you will get to know some of the artists that inspire me and that for this reason contributed to my evolution as a felter and toy artist .”

In this video lesson droolwool addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Art Toy Creation: Needle Felting Technique. Give life to wool sculptures by developing character designs from scratch.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this class. i'll talk to you about some artists I really like. They have influenced my work. The main trait uniting these artists. something I seek in my pieces too. is simplicity. I like how they use color. how they incorporate details and the themes they decide to express. Shall we explore a few of these artists? Let me introduce you to Gary Ham. an American toy designer known for his expertise in crafting wooden He meticulously creates each piece in his home workshop. showcasing his unique skills. This toy series I'm about to present is inspired by his childhood memories. He designs t...”

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Course summary for: Art Toy Creation: Needle Felting Technique

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (174)
  • 4585 students
  • 5 units
  • 17 lessons (2h 28m)
  • 7 downloads
  • Category

    Craft
  • Areas

    Arts & Crafts, Character Design, Fiber Arts, Needle Felting, Textile Design, Toy Design

droolwool

droolwool
A course by droolwool

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María Filipe Castro, also known as droolwool, is a Toy Artist specializing in needle felting. Graduated in Plastic Arts and Sculpture at the University of Porto, in Portugal, droolwool creates art toys from wool, felt, and other textile materials, giving life to colorful and funny characters. Her inspiration comes from the two things she likes most in life: food and nature.

He currently publishes his work in art toy galleries around the world, including Clutter Gallery, Mothership Gallery, and Stranger Factory.


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Art Toy Creation: Needle Felting Technique. Craft course by droolwool

Art Toy Creation: Needle Felting Technique

A course by droolwool
Toy Artist. Manchester, United Kingdom.
Joined January 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (174)
  • 4,585 students