SeaLife #27

The natural habitat of the horseshoe crab inspired this painted horseshoe crab shell, SeaLife 27.  This paintings imagery expresses the patterns and forms of undulating ocean waters and shifting shoreline sands. The natural habitat of the horseshoe crab and the myriad life forms in our oceans inspired the lines and patterns and the rich natural color palette in this work. 

My painted shells are first prepared for painting by a thorough cleansing process that removes the ocean odors and detritus. Then the shells are fitted with inner supports made of Fire Island driftwood, which stabilizes the inherent fragility of the dried natural shell. Please note that each shell is a natural object and may have blemishes, peculiarities, or distinctions that contribute to every piece's uniqueness. 

All my painted Horseshoe Crabs shells have been found washed up on the beach at Davis Park, their life force long gone from them. No horseshoe Crabs have been harmed in the creation of these works of art!

Please note:

The artwork is the painted shell only, the driftwood background is just for photographic display.

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