Moroccan Velvet Pillow - Thistle Color:Jade then firing and slumping in

then firing and slumping in a kiln

using a 100% cotton fine art paper that is acid and lignin free

allowing it to move freely and emphasizing the artist's refined exploration of negative space

while the glossy glaze shines like a superstar

the dahlia offers drama and beauty wrapped into one

Moroccan Velvet Pillow - Thistle Color:Jade then firing and slumping inThe 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.