This two-week-old duckling is having all the pleasure and fun of exploring his new surroundings. After splashing and searching through the water it soon learns, from watching its mum, the best way to reach right to the bottom of the water is to dive right under, so "Bottoms Up!!!".
 
A number of techniques and mediums were used in the creation of this piece. The background is fabric painted and the duckling, weed, and water line were achieved through quilting, applique, embroidery, textile techniques. These techniques create the different textures from the warm  feathers to the delicate 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:12cm      Height: 20cm
Width:12cm       Width: 20cm
Depth: 1.5cm     Depth: 3.5cm
 
This piece has been professionally framed, with a white mount and white box frame, with glass. It is ready to hang.