Daily Painters of Texas: Beach

Living inland from the Gulf of Mexico, I crave oysters more than ever. After slurping down a dozen or so at every seafood restaurant I visit in the Austin, Texas area, many shells find their way into my purse to use as models for my paintings. This is one of them.

Monday, July 17, 2017

Waves Coastal Art by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

20x10x1.5

Available

Waves churn and swell during a sudden squall.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Oregon Coast, Big Rock, oils on canvas, Barbara Haviland, Texas Artist

©Barbara Haviland Barb's Garden 2014

Oregon Coast Big Rock

Medium oils on canvas

Size 9"x12"

by Artist Barbara Haviland
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Beach,Rocks and Cliff, seascape,oil painting,Barbara Haviland

©Barbara Haviland Barb's Garden 2014

This painting is done on a gallery wrap canvas, No need to frame unless you want to. Sides are painted to match seascape, Measures 9"x9"

Medium oils on canvas

Size 9x9

by Artist Barbara Haviland

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Monday, January 23, 2017

Beach Cove, canvas,oil painting,seascape, Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist

Beach Cove

Medium oils on canvas 14"x18

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Friday, March 4, 2016

Oysters on the Half Shell - Coastal Art by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

20 x 20 x 1.275

Here in Texas, we have delicious oysters from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Theese particular ones were from Galveston Bay. A squirt of lemon and quick dip into cocktail sauce (heavy on the horseradish) make this a welcome appetizer. Like potato chips, though, you can’t eat just one!

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Saturday, October 24, 2015

Abalone Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
20 x 20 x 1.325
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One of the most mesmerizing of shells is the abalone. As a child, I had a large one (purchased in a beach gift shop during a family vacation in Nagshead, North Carolina). I kept my favorite pieces of jewelry in it for years. Sadly, it disappeared some time after I graduated from college (any ideas, Mom?) and I’ve always regretted not having one to paint. (If you are familiar with my work, I ADORE painting sea shells.) Recently, however, I acquired a “new” abalone shell. Look out, world—this is my first abalone painting, but it won’t be my last!

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Mussel Shells by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

20 x 20

SOLD

Fresh-from-the-sea mussels, gently steamed in beer and finely chopped shallots, served in their broth with a crusty loaf of French bread -- a decadent snack!

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

Lobster Bubble Bath by Texas Coastal Artist Kristine Kainer

Lobster Bubble Bath

9x12

Oil on Gessobord
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What is more sinfully delectable than a lobster or more relaxing than a bubble bath? How about the two combined?

This painting is a definite departure for me. Whimsical in nature, it combines my love of lobster (I'm anxiously awaiting our Lobstergram delivery next week for my daughter's fifteenth birthday here in land-locked Austin, TX) and the joys of a bubble bath in an old clawfoot tub in our 1928 farmhouse.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Oyster Shell by Contemporary Coastal Artist Kristine Kainer

6x6

Oil on Canvas
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As many of you know, I love to eat shellfish, then take the shells home in a doggy bag. Recently, I was visiting my father in Florida and had the opportunity to dine on the freshest shellfish daily. Unfortunately, bringing the shells back to his house, then lugging them home on the plane was not an option. Thank goodness I had my handy dandy iPhone camera at the ready! Here's to my model, somewhere in Florida.... You will always be remembered!

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Sand Dollar by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

40 x 30 x 1.5

This sand dollar was found while beachcombing near Galveston, Texas. In folklore, these skeletal remains of sea urchins were thought to be the lost coins of mermaids. I wish I had known that when my daughter was younger and the world was filled with magic and wonder!

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Blue Crab by Kristine Kainer

Oil

10x8

SOLD

This gorgeous creature was caught off the waters of Galveston. We were fortunate enough to be on the docks soon after the catch arrived. We selected half a bushel, headed to our rented beach cottage, and--with plenty of Old Bay-- had a mouthwatering meal that evening.

Commissions welcome.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Clam Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Canvas Panel

6x6

NFS

This clam shell painting is a birthday gift for my amazing father, Lt. Col. Peter G. Scharf, USMC-Ret. I spent my childhood along the Eastern Seaboard, from North Carolina to Maine. As a result of our proximity to the Atlantic, shellfish was commonplace in our home. I fondly remember Dad leaning over the sink, shucking clams and slurping out the delicious meat and juices--as a snack.

Dad eventually taught me how to eat them. At first, he paid me for each one I managed to "stomach." After the first or second one though, I quickly realized how delicious they were! I made some decent money that day.... Happy Birthday, Dad!

Monday, May 19, 2014

Oyster Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Canvas Panel (Museum Grade)

6x6
SOLD

Another oyster. Another delicious meal last month--slathered in cocktail sauce, horseradish (can anyone find "Gold's Horseradish" in their supermarkets? I MUST HAVE SOME!), and the squirt of a lemon. Briny goodness....

Friday, May 9, 2014

Steamed Clam by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Belgian Linen Panel (museum grade)

6x6

I enjoy painting, then eating, my models. Let's be honest, though--shellfish should not sit under the lights in an art studio for ANY length of time if the goal is to serve it for dinner (or a snack). Needless to say, this was painted from a photo I took of the subject--in my kitchen--on my plate, immediately after removing it from the steamer. Only seconds passed before it was eagerly eaten. It was scrumptious!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Sand Dollar by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

20x16

With temperatures already in the upper 90s in Central Texas, my thoughts turn to the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the beach. Oh, to feel the sand between my toes! Alas, this painting helps me dream.