Megan Hammer creates felted wool artwork to embrace the textures of nature. By transforming wispy wool fiber into soft, strong felt, she explores the potential for harmony and collaboration with nature. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa (BA, Studio Art), her painting and drawing experience heavily influences her vibrant felted botanical studies and landscapes. She exhibits her work at art festivals and in galleries throughout the Midwest. Megan is continually fascinated by the versatility of creating art with wool, and loves sharing her techniques by leading creative workshops while encouraging an appreciation for nature. Her artwork has evolved through different mediums, but has always been inspired by the simple, natural wonders she encounters. Megan can be found admiring and gathering inspiration from the flora of her surroundings, whether wandering the wild prairie, or weeding her backyard flower garden. She lives in Urbandale, Iowa with her husband, where she creates art while instilling a love of nature in her two young sons.