On the sand

Inspired by the coastline where I live, this is a sample for a larger piece of work depicting seashells which are found along the shore line, whether discarded by the sea or by humans. I love working with different textures which often draw people to look at my work in detail. In this piece, I have brought the batting to the foreground by dyeing it and applying the shell in two different hand dyed fabrics. Hand stitch plays an important role in my work and I stitch by instinct rather than with a set plan. I often use variegated threads to add nuances of color.