I admit I’ve been a bit obsessed creating ‘underwater’ themes for my paper sculptures!
I picked up this 3 panel frame in an op-shop some time ago and decided to see what I could re-create with it. Although I’m not quite as pleased with the finished product as my previous underwater pictures, I had fun creating patterns for the 3D yachts and racing them! The fish are painted with an opal sheen to give a silvery appearance; unfortunately it doesn’t show up in the photos. (Click the top half of the photos to enlarge)
A particular challenge with this piece was the shallow depth of the frame – just 25mm to create and construct multiple layers.
Designing the yachts 
Cutting the diffuser film 
Setting the boats on waves
Background fish layer 
The underwater effect 
Before framing
