"CITY CHIRPS"
by Deb Koesters
fiber/wet felting/needle felting
30”x40”
ARTIST BIO:
Deb Koesters discovered wet felting at Snow Farm, using wool, warm soapy water, and friction to make felt. A lifelong fiber artist, her cosmetology background made felting intuitive. She adores its forgiving nature and possibilities in design and sculpture.
After training with expert felters, Deb developed her distinctive style and founded Feltersforte, focusing on wearable art, upholstery, and wall art. She's a member of The Surface Design Association, Omaha Artist Inc., and Fiber Art Now.
Living in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her welding artist husband, Dick, Deb enjoys time with her two grown children and four grandchildren. Through Feltersforte, her passion for felting continues to flourish.
ACCOLADES
2022
Omaha Fashion Week, 11 models, dressed head to toe in felted wearables hats, jewelry, tunic, and scarves, pants and shoes
2020
Fine Line Art, Uncommon Threads & Peoples Choice Award in St. Charles, IL
2019
Fine Line Art, Uncommon Threads & Best of Show in St. Charles, IL
2018
Another Blooming Art Show, Lauritzen Gardens 3rd place Fleur-de-lys
2017
ArtWear Biennial Fashion Show; Overall Winner; Fort Collins, CO
Felt: Fiber Transformed
Featured in the Fiber Art Now Magazine
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Separate Yet Connected
An Online Members Exhibition by Fiona Duthie
Read More
"Worldwide Colours of Felt"
Featured in the book "Worldwide Colours of Felt" by Ellen Bakker
Read More
Exhibitions
“Worldwide colours of felt”: Textile Link
“Excellence in Fibers Online Gallery 2016” Fiber Art Now
“Surface Design Online : Stories of the Trees”ISSUU.com Fiona Duthie 2016
“Felt” “The Australian magazine for felting and more”
2016 Issue 16.
"Inspired Living Omaha" Jan/Feb 2018
"Inspired Living Omaha" March/April 2019
Publications
Art Exhibition: Rapid City Arts Council, Dahl Arts Center
Artful Fashion National Exhibition: Cumberland, MD
Sacred Environment - Nature and the Artist: Stone Mountain, GA
18th ArtWear Biennial: Where Fashion Meets Fine Art: Fort Collins, CO Overall Winner
Material: An Exhibition of Original Fiber Artworks from Across the Country 2018
2018 Summer Show - Another Bloomin' Show Omaha, NE Fleur-de-lis, Third place,
ArtSlam 18 by Friends of Art, UNO Art, and Art History: Omaha, NE 1st place
by Deb Koesters
fiber/wet felting/needle felting
30”x40”
ARTIST BIO:
Deb Koesters discovered wet felting at Snow Farm, using wool, warm soapy water, and friction to make felt. A lifelong fiber artist, her cosmetology background made felting intuitive. She adores its forgiving nature and possibilities in design and sculpture.
After training with expert felters, Deb developed her distinctive style and founded Feltersforte, focusing on wearable art, upholstery, and wall art. She's a member of The Surface Design Association, Omaha Artist Inc., and Fiber Art Now.
Living in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her welding artist husband, Dick, Deb enjoys time with her two grown children and four grandchildren. Through Feltersforte, her passion for felting continues to flourish.
ACCOLADES
2022
Omaha Fashion Week, 11 models, dressed head to toe in felted wearables hats, jewelry, tunic, and scarves, pants and shoes
2020
Fine Line Art, Uncommon Threads & Peoples Choice Award in St. Charles, IL
2019
Fine Line Art, Uncommon Threads & Best of Show in St. Charles, IL
2018
Another Blooming Art Show, Lauritzen Gardens 3rd place Fleur-de-lys
2017
ArtWear Biennial Fashion Show; Overall Winner; Fort Collins, CO
Felt: Fiber Transformed
Featured in the Fiber Art Now Magazine
Read More
Separate Yet Connected
An Online Members Exhibition by Fiona Duthie
Read More
"Worldwide Colours of Felt"
Featured in the book "Worldwide Colours of Felt" by Ellen Bakker
Read More
Exhibitions
“Worldwide colours of felt”: Textile Link
“Excellence in Fibers Online Gallery 2016” Fiber Art Now
“Surface Design Online : Stories of the Trees”ISSUU.com Fiona Duthie 2016
“Felt” “The Australian magazine for felting and more”
2016 Issue 16.
"Inspired Living Omaha" Jan/Feb 2018
"Inspired Living Omaha" March/April 2019
Publications
Art Exhibition: Rapid City Arts Council, Dahl Arts Center
Artful Fashion National Exhibition: Cumberland, MD
Sacred Environment - Nature and the Artist: Stone Mountain, GA
18th ArtWear Biennial: Where Fashion Meets Fine Art: Fort Collins, CO Overall Winner
Material: An Exhibition of Original Fiber Artworks from Across the Country 2018
2018 Summer Show - Another Bloomin' Show Omaha, NE Fleur-de-lis, Third place,
ArtSlam 18 by Friends of Art, UNO Art, and Art History: Omaha, NE 1st place
by Deb Koesters
fiber/wet felting/needle felting
30”x40”
ARTIST BIO:
Deb Koesters discovered wet felting at Snow Farm, using wool, warm soapy water, and friction to make felt. A lifelong fiber artist, her cosmetology background made felting intuitive. She adores its forgiving nature and possibilities in design and sculpture.
After training with expert felters, Deb developed her distinctive style and founded Feltersforte, focusing on wearable art, upholstery, and wall art. She's a member of The Surface Design Association, Omaha Artist Inc., and Fiber Art Now.
Living in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her welding artist husband, Dick, Deb enjoys time with her two grown children and four grandchildren. Through Feltersforte, her passion for felting continues to flourish.
ACCOLADES
2022
Omaha Fashion Week, 11 models, dressed head to toe in felted wearables hats, jewelry, tunic, and scarves, pants and shoes
2020
Fine Line Art, Uncommon Threads & Peoples Choice Award in St. Charles, IL
2019
Fine Line Art, Uncommon Threads & Best of Show in St. Charles, IL
2018
Another Blooming Art Show, Lauritzen Gardens 3rd place Fleur-de-lys
2017
ArtWear Biennial Fashion Show; Overall Winner; Fort Collins, CO
Felt: Fiber Transformed
Featured in the Fiber Art Now Magazine
Read More
Separate Yet Connected
An Online Members Exhibition by Fiona Duthie
Read More
"Worldwide Colours of Felt"
Featured in the book "Worldwide Colours of Felt" by Ellen Bakker
Read More
Exhibitions
“Worldwide colours of felt”: Textile Link
“Excellence in Fibers Online Gallery 2016” Fiber Art Now
“Surface Design Online : Stories of the Trees”ISSUU.com Fiona Duthie 2016
“Felt” “The Australian magazine for felting and more”
2016 Issue 16.
"Inspired Living Omaha" Jan/Feb 2018
"Inspired Living Omaha" March/April 2019
Publications
Art Exhibition: Rapid City Arts Council, Dahl Arts Center
Artful Fashion National Exhibition: Cumberland, MD
Sacred Environment - Nature and the Artist: Stone Mountain, GA
18th ArtWear Biennial: Where Fashion Meets Fine Art: Fort Collins, CO Overall Winner
Material: An Exhibition of Original Fiber Artworks from Across the Country 2018
2018 Summer Show - Another Bloomin' Show Omaha, NE Fleur-de-lis, Third place,
ArtSlam 18 by Friends of Art, UNO Art, and Art History: Omaha, NE 1st place
***70% goes to the Artists. 30% Donation goes to PACE. A handling fee is added to the price***