Camilla and her husband Jim run the gallery in addition to their framing business next door – The Artistic Framer. Jim is also a fantastic photographer.

Osterville, MA is an interesting place – it is a village of Barnstable, and used to be called Oysterville, but due to a misspelling, became Osterville. When I heard that, I knew I just had to paint some oysters. I’m really digging them – they’re such a contrast between crusty outer shell, pearlescent inside, and creamy oyster flesh. I also have a rockin seafood market just at the base of the mountain, and they have been great in supplying me with and helping me open them – I don’t really wish to lose any fingers for the sake of my art!

Camilla and Jim are terrific folks, and I’m so happy to be working with them.

Here’s a couple of recent paintings that are available at their gallery.

Beer and Oysters • 16x20" oil on linen

Pair of Oysters - 5x7" oil on linen panel

Garlic cloves - 5x7" oil on linen panel

There are many paintings still available – go check them out! GO!

And congratulations to the award winners, including the fabulous Kate Sammons for her beautiful painting The Blue Hour. You’re awesome, Kate!!!

The Blue Hour by Kate Sammons