Showing posts with label mother of pearl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mother of pearl. Show all posts

Sunday, October 25, 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, August 1, 2014

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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#texasartist #coastalart #beachart #oysters

Kristine Kainer
AOT, AWA

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