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A STUDY OF OYSTERS
YEAR
2020
4x6" graphite on paper
5x7" oil on canvas
36x24" oil on canvas
DELIVERABLES
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This oyster study series explores texture, composition, and scale through both graphite drawing and oil painting. Together, the works document a progression from close observation and experimentation to a more confident and fully realized composition.
The work began with a small graphite sketch of a single oyster on paper (4 x 6 inches), created as an observational study to understand the oyster’s irregular form, layered surface, and subtle tonal variations. Through shading and mark-making, the drawing focused on capturing the rough organic texture and sculptural quality of the shell.
SKETCH
Building from this initial study, the series expanded into oil painting with a composition of three oysters on canvas (5 x 7 inches). This piece served as an exploration of color relationships, reflected light, and the balance between warm and cool tones within the shells.
SMALL OIL PAINTING
The final work, a large-scale oil painting of four oysters on canvas (36 x 24 inches), developed these ideas further through a more dynamic composition and increased attention to depth, movement, and surface detail. Together, the works document a progression from close observation and experimentation to a more confident and fully realized composition.
LARGE OIL PAINTING
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