After a morning of swimming lessons, these three otter pups huddle together on the river bank surrounded by clover and grass for an afternoon kip. Tired from the morning events one has already drifted off to sleep in the warmth of the afternoon sun. Another was drifting off when its sibling interrupted him with a loud yawn!

A number of techniques and mediums were used in the creation of this piece. The background is fabric painted, the pups and grass and clover were achieved through quilting, appliqué, painting and embroidery. These techniques create the different textures from the soft warm fur of the otter pups to the lush, green leaves. Unfortunately, the three-dimensional relief doesn't show particularly well in the photos, so please take a look at the depth of the piece to get an idea of the overall effect.

Measures:         In Frame:
Height: 44cm    Height: 58.5cm
Width: 55cm     Width: 69.5m
Depth: 2.5cm    Depth: 3.5cm

This piece has been professionally framed, with a white mount and white wood grain box frame, with glass. It is ready to hang.

Nicole Lupton

Textile Wildlife Artist

Specialist in relief thread painting