Oyster Shell

Oyster Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Canvas Panel

6x6

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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.

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Oyster Shell with Purple Nacre by Texas Artist Kristine Kainer, Contemporary Coastal Art

© Kristine Kainer 2014

6x6

Oil on Canvas
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This is a special oyster shell for an obvious reason:  the smooth inner shell (also known as the Mother of Pearl or nacre) is mostly purple.  Nature is full of surprises.  One just needs to pay attention....

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Oyster Shell by Contemporary Coastal Artist Kristine Kainer

© Kristine Kainer 2014

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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Sand Dollar by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

40 x 30 x 1.5

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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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Sand Dollar by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

20x16

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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.

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Oil

12x12

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This little sand dollar was found on a beach near Galveston, Texas during a family vacation.  The original painting is on stretched, gallery-wrapped canvas and is square (12 x 12).  The sides are 5/8" thick and are painted to match the background; thus, framing is optional.

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Oyster on the Half Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Belgian Linen Panel (Museum Grade) 

6"x6"

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This little gem of the sea was served to me at The Deckhand, an oyster bar in Round Rock, Texas. Fresh from the waters of Galveston, I had to immortalize its luscious beauty prior to devouring it with a squeeze of lemon and horseradish. The other patrons must have thought I was insane as I took pictures galore before allowing anyone in my family to touch the platter! (My family, of course, knows the routine.) By the way, it was delicious....