Sue Firsker Paints with Fibres…
Sue Firkser, Artist Profile
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments it takes our breath away.” says Sue Firsker.
I consider myself very lucky. I have always made my living by doing what I love to do. Really, I feel that I have not worked a day in my life (my bank account reflects that), but I have derived much joy and satisfaction from what I create. And this is priceless. There is something so guttural about creativity, maybe it is my African roots I respond to, when I say guttural, because Africa is… colour, warmth, and splendid wildlife! And, I come to live in this country, of cold, of snow, of icebergs, freezing rain, a crazy combination? Right? But see what happens… Cozy warm wool felt and African colour.
The Discovery of Felting
Sue Firkser, Extreme Felted Vessel
I discovered felting about 6 years ago and fell instantly in love! I am a painter at heart, in various mediums, but to discover felt as a means to express myself, in a painterly way, is truly fabulous. This is where I started. Then I discovered other creative uses for felt and fibre. This is for me, just the beginning!
I hope that my work gives you great pleasure and might even take your breath away, for a moment!
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See More Great Examples of Her Creativity
Out of Sight Creativity by Sue Firkser.
Painted with Felted Fibres by Sue Firkser
Exquisite Felted Vessels by Sue Firkser.
Sue Firkser, Painting with Fibres