The Artist's Blog

Collected memories. The flotsam and jetsam of my Life.

"Luna Shell"  8" x 8"   Oil on Panel

These paintings are homages, they are adorations of shells and found objects offered up by the sea. I have carried them with me throughout my Life’s journey. Some I found long ago on my surfing travels, some are gifts from strangers. Some are from my mother’s collection… some very precious ones are from dear friends now departed.

"Oval Sea Urchin"  12" x 12"   Oil on Panel

They speak of my history, markers of my memories, collected over time.

"Cone Shell"   8" x 8"  Oil on Panel

To the great Oceans of this Earth, the beautiful beaches and countless creatures I have seen, I give my thanks.
My gratitude for their steadfast presence with their endless horizons, and that pulse of tides that has given so much to me.

"Abalone Shell"  18" x 18"   Oil on Panel

Destiny’s tides have brought to me my Life’s greatest gifts and have taken from me in exchange.

"Abalone One"  6" x 6"   Oil on Panel

Memories remain with me.  Like shells, my memories are fragile yet protect me, provide me shelter and comfort in the roughest seas.

"Murex Shell"  10" x 10"   Oil on Panel

In painting them I find peace.

CZ

To view the entire collection of new seashell paintings please visit Caroline's Cabinet of Curiosities.

These paintings and recent paintings from the Tuscan collection can also be viewed at Caroline's gallery site Atelier del Corvo - Laguna Beach.