Oil Painting On Canvass, Oyster, "Mixed Emotions", 5"x7", by Mercedes Franklin. Private Collection.

When I first laid out the paint on the canvass I had some beautiful red, orange & purple strokes. The painting came together in another way than I had planned but the lovely colors were right there in the midst of the oyster meat. I couldn't let go so I left them & have thoroughly enjoyed the view ever since!