Mission Accomplished!

My thirty seashell paintings are complete! The month pushed me to use variety of watercolor techniques resulting in increased competence. I've learned a lot and I'm a better painter for it!

I hope you enjoyed the journey! I have appreciated all the nice comments. I've enjoyed looking at the art of all the other artists too. Well done, my friends!

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11 of 30 Four Scallops

Takin' Some Ribbing (Scaly Scallop Shells)

5" X 7"

Watercolor

$85

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The scallops I usually find here in Key West are small, brilliantly colored and fragile. Having grown up finding Atlantic Calico and Bay Scallop shells, which are large and sturdy, this was a surprise. I am enthralled with the brilliant orange/red color. I tried to capture it in this painting, but in life it is often nearly flourescent, so I may not have portrayed it bright enough.

The largest of these four shells is slightly bigger than a quarter:

I've also found some Antillean scallops, but they are so thin that you can see through them and they are about 1/4" high. I'm always afraid the breeze will blow them out of my hand or cup!