Elemental #11

This hand painted Horseshoe crab shell, Elemental 11, is mounted on a painted wood board with natural found shells surrounded by a re-purposed dune fence frame.

I hope this painting serves as a reminder of the current plight of the horseshoe crab as well as our seas and shores and the need for ocean conservation and clean-up not only for the protection of the habitat of these ancient creatures, but also all of our beautiful planet.

All my shells are first prepared for painting by a thorough cleansing process that removes the ocean odors and detritus. Please note that each shell is a natural object and may have blemishes, peculiarities, or distinctions that contribute to every piece's uniqueness

All the Horseshoe Crab shells I paint have been found washed up on the beach at Davis Park, Fire Island, their life force long gone from them. No Horseshoe Crabs have been harmed in the creation of these works of art.