As many readers will know, I live in a beautiful part of Scotland, in the middle of the Cairngorm mountains. This place is so full of history that you can’t escape it – we’re surrounded by reminders of the past, ranging from recent manor houses from the 19th century, back through castles dating from the 13th century and earlier, right back to the remains of prehistoric times. But my favourites of all these early Scottish cultures have got to be the Pictish and Celtic civilisations, entirely because of the exciting and original artworks they produced, and I’ve used their art as inspiration of much of my own work.
The other day I was browsing through some old images of my embroidery from past years and I came across this fish, which is obviously based on Celtic images. I have no memory of when or why I did it, but I think I’ll use it as the basis of another, more complex design which will include even more Pictish and Celtic motifs. It sounds interesting – watch this space and the new version might just appear in the next few weeks!
A Celtic fish, reimagined for the 21st century
I really love that fish!
Yeahh, really wonderful!! Where can I buy this design?I just had a weekend full of colourful sea-fishes…your designs..which I bought at secretsof.The embroidery machine will have to work soon.Thank you for the great indpiration.Greetings from Essen!
Hi Mia, Your celtic fish is spectacular. You have such talent to be able to incorporate ancient art and motifs into designs for present day machine embroidery. Have a great week!
He is certainly a fancy fish. He could also be a C flourished for the name Celtic. Imagine he was a special part of their diet and became important in the culture of the people. He may have had a special name given as they prayed for a plentiful harvest.
Linda V
A VERY HANDSOME fish indeed ! Just love him ! Don’t know what it is especially, but he is definitely a WINNER !
Hope all is well there. j
very nice design love the thred coolors you use beautiful
Wow What a cool fish. Really like it
This is one sweet Celtic catch!