Juvenile Garibaldi Fish

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2015

The Garibaldi is the official marine state fish of California and is protected in California coastal waters.  It is frequently seen off Santa Catalina Island, California and in La Jolla Cove (San Diego), where it is locally very common.  Can also be seen in the Monterey Bay. The background is made out of 1″x 2 1/2″ strips, then off set to creative a tile background.  A variety of batik fabrics and commercial fabrics were used to create this colorful young Garibaldi fish.  Finished size 15″ x 24″

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