Every once in awhile I will come across a really great DIY idea. I found this picture on Pinterest and wasn't able to trace it back to it's origin but I thought it would be an easy project with big results.
"Fish scale art"
I'm guessing they used some sort of canvas backing & "scale" cut-outs to create the layering effect.
It kind of reminds me of the gold leaf canvas I made last year.
I may have a new project on my hands!