Moroccan Velvet Pillow - Harbor P02878-P00160 this hand-built ceramic fish sculpture

this hand-built ceramic fish sculpture offers an eye-catching blend of color and pattern

Inspired by that time of day when the the light melts away into a soft monotoned evening

and stopped to take it all in

balancing structure with spontaneity

Variegated cotton thread used in quilting

Moroccan Velvet Pillow - Harbor P02878-P00160 this hand-built ceramic fish sculptureThe small scale medallions repeated across the fabric are influenced by the Moroccan tile work often seen in the homes of North Africa. Painted in the artist's bright bohemian colors, the tiles warm and brighten any space, just like the Moroccan sun. This design began in O'Brien's sketchbook, was printed on silk velvet, then hand painted in small batches by artisans in Philadelphia. Dye is applied by hand in layers on the velvet fiber surface.