She uses found images or ones that shes taken herself over the years while traveling.

Shes tested many over the years to create the textures and depth that make her work so distinct.

When it comes to color, Lee takes the time to develop the right palette for each piece.

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

All of this careful consideration pays off.

Each handwoven landscape beautifully captures the beauty and diversity of nature in textiles.

Clouds feature as puffy woolen stitches, and flowers are rendered in delicate loops of thread.

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Check out Lees woven landscapes below and discover more of her work onInstagram.

Chicago-based artist Adrienne Lee weaves beautiful textile landscapes that capture the diversity of nature.

Each intricate piece is handcrafted using a small loom, yarn, and a needle.

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Lee often works from reference photos, but sometimes she feels it out as she goes.

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee

Painted Sky Textiles by Adrienne Lee