Rich scene of underwater coral & fish life made entirely with thick acrylic paints and textures to compliment this special recessed panel now available especially through Ruth Collis & her sculpture type painting style. Get the painting that reminds you of where life thrives in a "recession." Edges are finished.

Some interesting facts about this piece:

*Most of these items were painted off the canvas on a separate drying layer to form it's unique shape once the paint has dried, then added back in the painting to achieve a phenomenal sculptural look. 

*The sea anemone is all acrylic paint with transparent features like a real one. 

*Rippled reeds, fish tails, starfish, sea plants, sea flowers, sea anemone, & sea fan were all made using cake decorating tips. 

*Stalactites & stalagmites were formed from a crystal mortar that gives a sparkly crystal like appearance. 

*A special modeling paste & gritty paint texture forms the bright melon coral.Most items were made with a thick gel medium. 

*The sea fan was designed by Ruth Collis as a template for her students to paint over, then transfer to a painting. 

Time to make:

Three full days of adding just coral features previously made from the shaping process, with the exception of the starfish & stalactites, that were made at time of painting.

Painterly background brings all sea life in front, to life. Stalactites draw out the unique recessed panel as it stretches across the borders. Sea grass with red flowers also accentuate the recessed panel curves.

New special varnish prevents paint from drying sticky, is glossy, and has UV protectants in it... all 3 features that are hard to find in a varnish.

More closeup views here below, from different angles to show the dimension: