The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3D qualities The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3D qualities The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3D qualities The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique… — artist's signature The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3… — edge view The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3D q… — detail The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in i… — shown hanging
The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3D qualities
The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3D qualities
The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3D qualities
The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique… — artist's signature
The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3… — edge view
The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in its 3D q… — detail
The magnetism of beneath the sea discovery in all its delight and amazement. Rich hidden depths, unique in i… — shown hanging
Painting by Marilyn Townsend 10 Artworks Sold

Coral Beauty

Mixed Media, Canvas, Ready to hang

80cm (W) x 100cm (H) x 1.5cm (D)

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Artwork Description

This is a colourful depiction of snorkelling on the Barrier Reef Australia that will provide a talking point in any room.
A descriptive work showing Coral Beauty fish on the Barrier Reef worked in free motion machining on soluble fabrics with added corals worked the same way and then hand stitched to the background.

Artist Bio
Photo of Marilyn Townsend
Marilyn Townsend 44 artworks | 2 Sold

Born in the UK. Studied art at school, and at Teacher Training college in UK. with distinction.

Gained Parts 1 and 2 City and Guilds certificates with distinction before emigrating to Australia in 1978. Worked in Adelaide for George Gross the dress designer, taught in Bernina centres in Sydney,- Knitwit centres, schools, Embroiderers Guild and taken part in many exhibitions , made an embroidered silk jacket for the then Victorian Governor's wife, winning prizes, finalist in the Textile Art Award Australia 2020.

Many articles on textiles in Embellish magazine- www. artwearpublications.com.au and others
Written 2 books on freeform machining- 'Australian creative machine embroidery' became a best seller with over 10,000 sold, 'Australian themes in machine embroidery ' both published by Lothian . Member of Peninsula Arts Society, Embroiderers Guild Victoria, Australia

Commissions
Marilyn's studio is in Melbourne Victoria