For Fish Tank, I thought to revisit the satin with batting technique that I had used earlier, but this time using different colors of satin. The background is light blue and white satin sewn with waves, then layered with batting. Thread-painting, with some of the fancy stitches from my sewing machine, holds it together, adding seaweed and more wave motion. The fish were added as little pillow-like pieces, with Angelina® fiber tacked on for fins and tails. The printed-on-fabric treasure chest and castle were the final touch to fill in those spaces. They changed it from my original idea of an ocean scene to an aquarium.
Size: 20" x 25"
My artwork is mounted on foam core, which creates a light-weight but rigid piece with a wire for hanging and a felt backing. It is treated with a sun-block spray, although prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may eventually cause fading.