5/16/22: Two sculptors in Northumbria are creating the most lovable, the most adorable felted animals I’ve ever seen. This is the art of felters Simon Brown and Katie Corrigan, and it’s giving me all the feels. Corrigan has a masters in children’s book illustration, so I suspect the story-filled poses of the couple’s work come from her.
“I have been needle felting for well over 6 years now, although my spine would tell you it feels like it’s been 60! I’m fortunate enough to be surrounded by wildlife in my little corner of Northumberland, hares, barn owls, squirrels and foxes are always within walking distance so there is an endless supply of inspiration waiting to be discovered on my early morning walks. Whilst out walking, usually before dawn, I like to imagine the animals around my village living in their own little world sharing usually unseen encounters with one another! This is something I love to explore in my needle felting work, and with the help of my amazingly talented illustrator (and now needle felting) girlfriend Katie, we try to create pieces that people can lose themselves in, letting them witness hares or foxes sharing a tender, human like moment together between the twisted bristles of vintage, aged brushes that double up as fields or long grass in our world.”
– Simon Brown
Brown and Corrigan’s sculptures are so touching and so sweet. There seems to be great stories behind each piece. I think they would make an especially wonderful gift for creative parents who could spin new stories about the creatures for their little ones.
You can follow both artists on Instagram: Simon Brown and Katie Corrigan.
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August 24, 2025 at 8:25 am
So cute!
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August 24, 2025 at 9:40 am
Delightful.
use too cute and I can only dream of doing something like this. True artist..
Have you discovered..Tales from the Glen…by Victoria Beata .
magic
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August 29, 2025 at 5:19 pm
Wouldn’t it be marvelous to be able to create such sweet, adorable things? If I had that talent, I’d make them all the time and leave them in unexpected places for people to find.
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August 24, 2025 at 11:27 am
These creatures are adorable. I want them all to come live with me.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:19 pm
I believe that can be arranged…
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August 26, 2025 at 1:29 pm
They are utterly adorable! Love, love, love sleeping bunny on the moon.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:20 pm
Isn’t that one darling? I fell hard for that one too.
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