Oysters Oil Painting on Canvass, "Oysters, Shrimp & Citrus", 14x18, by Mercedes Franklin. Private Collection

A Gallery requested an "Old World Oyster Painting" as this is her most favorite time of such artwork. Here is my interpretation of her request. It was good though frustrating since I had a plan before the start from which I did not want to veer. Whereas most of my work I build on what I have previously done so the out come is not really known. I can say I am happy with how this painting finished. And the Gallery likes it too!!!

I am also happy to say this painting, along with "Loving", has been accepted to the 54th Bay Annual Juried Art Show running through April 14th 2017.