Medium: Oil on clam shell
Surface: Ipswich-sourced clam shell, gesso-primed and varnished
Dimensions: Approx. 6.5” W x 4.5” H x 1 3/8” D
Date: 2025
Series: Ipswich Scenes Mini Series
Painted on a hand-collected clam shell from the Ipswich coast, Crane’s Ebb & Flow captures the raw, transitional energy of a stormfront arriving over Crane Beach. A winding shoreline pulls the eye inward, while layered clouds sweep across the sky in hues of violet, indigo, and gold. This piece reflects the tension and beauty of shifting weather—the breath held between calm and chaos.
Gessoed and sealed with varnish for protection, each shell in this series is painted to honor the form it lives on. The composition flows with the shell’s natural ridges and curvature, turning a coastal artifact into a dynamic miniature landscape.
Signed on the back. Title and artist’s name also appear on the underside of the shell.
Display Note: This piece does not include hanging hardware. Best displayed on a small easel, shelf, or resting surface. A display stand may be available as an optional add-on.
Pickup available for local buyers. Domestic shipping offered.
Medium: Oil on clam shell
Surface: Ipswich-sourced clam shell, gesso-primed and varnished
Dimensions: Approx. 6.5” W x 4.5” H x 1 3/8” D
Date: 2025
Series: Ipswich Scenes Mini Series
Painted on a hand-collected clam shell from the Ipswich coast, Crane’s Ebb & Flow captures the raw, transitional energy of a stormfront arriving over Crane Beach. A winding shoreline pulls the eye inward, while layered clouds sweep across the sky in hues of violet, indigo, and gold. This piece reflects the tension and beauty of shifting weather—the breath held between calm and chaos.
Gessoed and sealed with varnish for protection, each shell in this series is painted to honor the form it lives on. The composition flows with the shell’s natural ridges and curvature, turning a coastal artifact into a dynamic miniature landscape.
Signed on the back. Title and artist’s name also appear on the underside of the shell.
Display Note: This piece does not include hanging hardware. Best displayed on a small easel, shelf, or resting surface. A display stand may be available as an optional add-on.
Pickup available for local buyers. Domestic shipping offered.
