Oyster Shooter /Crab Dinner – Oil on Wood Panel painting
The artist’s use of reclaimed wood adds an extra layer of meaning to this painting. The history of the wood, with its previous use and imperfections, brings a sense of life and character to the piece. It’s as if the wood itself has a story to tell, and the crab and oyster are part of that story.
The wood’s history and the crab’s sympathetic expression create a narrative that is more than just a still life. Overall, ‘Crab Dinner or Oyster Shooter’ is a whimsical and thought-provoking painting that captures a private moment in nature. The expressive crab, the use of color, and the reclaimed wood all come together to create a narrative that is both humorous and poignant. The painting reminds us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and to never take it for granted.