Daily Painters of Texas: shell

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.

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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Kristine Kainer

AOT, CFAI, AWA

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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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Friday, August 1, 2014

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

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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Kristine Kainer

AOT, AWA

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Breakfast: Bacon, Egg, and Buttered Toast by Kristine Kainer

6x6

Oil on Canvas
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It's the weekend--time ease into the day with the sights, sounds, and aroma of bacon sizzling in the black cast iron skillet, eggs gently frying in a melted dollop of butter on the next burner, and bread in the toaster turning a golden brown. Just add orange juice (sorry, I still don't like coffee), a newspaper, and fluffy slippers--the perfect start to the day!

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Kristine Kainer

AOT, AWA

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Eggs for Breakfast by Kristine Kainer

6x6

Oil on Canvas
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Thanks to my last blog bestowing accolades on the incredible egg, I have been craving them day and night. This painting was today's breakfast (yes, two eggs--I couldn't resist). They are from my two chickens--organic, free range, etc. What could be more scrumptious?

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Kristine Kainer

AOT, AWA

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Cracked Egg by Kristine Kainer

6x6

Oil on Canvas
SOLD

What did you have for breakfast this morning? Hopefully, it was something delectable and nutritious like an egg. Did you know that the vitamins, minerals, protein, and antioxidants from an egg aid in brain function, muscle strength, weight management, and sustained energy? I never truly thought about it. Sounds like a "no-brainer" to me. Guess what I am having for breakfast tomorrow?

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Kristine Kainer

AOT, AWA

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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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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!

Oyster Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Canvas Panel (Museum Grade)

6x6

NFS

This painting is a second birthday gift for my dad, Lt. Col. Peter G. Scharf, USMC-Ret. It is a companion piece to my previous post of a clam shell. Dad is now enjoying both in his home in Florida. Happy Birthday once again, Dad!

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Conch Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

24x24x1.5

Hold the conch to your ear and listen.... The sound of the surf is always near....

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.