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Accretion No. 1

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Jane Iwan

fullsizeoutput_cb0 Channeled Whelk with Barnacle Adornment – Last summer I found quite a number of unusual shells on our stretch of the Atlantic Coast. When I first saw this shell rolling in the surf, I glanced at it and kept walking. Then I stopped and went back for it, realizing I had never seen anything quite like this weathered, old shell. It has a rugged beauty.

32 thoughts on “Accretion No. 1”

Aline Ordman on July 16, 2020 at 7:18 pm said:

how lovely!

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- Jane Iwan on July 16, 2020 at 7:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Aline.
  
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Larry Iwan on July 16, 2020 at 7:28 pm said:

Nice Job

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kgramich on July 16, 2020 at 7:34 pm said:

Jane, How delightful to capture the unique beauty of this small bit of nature. I really like Accretion. 🙂 K

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- Jane Iwan on July 16, 2020 at 7:37 pm said:
  
  Kathy, I’m going to paint more Accretions!
  
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Tina Schell on July 16, 2020 at 7:34 pm said:

LOL for Larry’s amazing compliment Jane. I remember your amazing collection of shells, loved the painting.

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- Jane Iwan on July 16, 2020 at 7:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Tina. Larry gave me some advice on the painting when I was stuck. Does that mean I have to share credit with him???
  
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  - Tina Schell on July 16, 2020 at 8:12 pm said:
    
    Not on your life!!!
    
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shauneen12 on July 16, 2020 at 7:54 pm said:

Jane! That is beautiful!

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- Jane Iwan on July 16, 2020 at 7:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Shauneen.
  
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Jane Lurie on July 16, 2020 at 7:56 pm said:

Beautifully done, Jane. A lucky find.

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- Jane Iwan on July 16, 2020 at 8:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Jane. Wish I could show you the oyster accretions I found. No shells like this are washing up this year.
  
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julia ralston on July 16, 2020 at 8:23 pm said:

Very nice, Jane

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- Jane Iwan on July 18, 2020 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Julia, thanks for stopping by. Hope you are well.
  
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cpainter100 on July 16, 2020 at 11:23 pm said:

Lovely Jane!!!

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- Jane Iwan on July 18, 2020 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Colleen.
  
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annespaintings on July 17, 2020 at 11:49 am said:

Beautiful! I love the calm simplicity. Hope you are doing well. Love to you, Anne

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- Jane Iwan on July 18, 2020 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Anne. Yes, doing well, mostly writing. Love to you too, Jane
  
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aakanewicloudcom on July 17, 2020 at 12:39 pm said:

How beautiful….i love how u captured all of it’s details!! I too have never seen one of these. Honestly it looks like a very calm sanctuary to crawl in & hide from all of this bizarre uncertainty!Hope u guys are well & enjoying the summer as much as u can! LOVE

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- Jane Iwan on July 18, 2020 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  April, will show you the beautiful shell accretions when you’re back. We’re fine. Hope you two are doing well. xoxox
  
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beverlysue on July 17, 2020 at 12:59 pm said:

Beautiful!

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- Jane Iwan on July 18, 2020 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you, dear friend.
  
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cynthiasteffel on July 18, 2020 at 2:52 pm said:

Jane, you did it…captured this weathered barnacle laden crustacean beautifully! I am looking forward to seeing No. 2…No. 3…and hopefully many more!!

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- Jane Iwan on July 18, 2020 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  Cindy, glad you liked it. Yes, there will be more paintings in this series, all of which will involve oyster accretions.
  
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rudybabe on July 20, 2020 at 11:43 am said:

A wonder of nature

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Jane Iwan on July 22, 2020 at 6:21 pm said:

Yes, they are wonders of nature.

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konilu on July 27, 2020 at 6:46 pm said:

Only you would see the beauty in that as you walked by. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what I would have done. Which explains a lot.

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Jane Iwan on July 27, 2020 at 7:03 pm said:

Connie, thanks so much for stopping by. Wait until you see the other accretions I found. Hope you and your family are well.

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restlessjo on August 17, 2020 at 8:21 am said:

I love the shell painting, Jane (visiting from Tina’s post, of course 🙂 ) My kitchen windowsill has an array of shells that I’ve gathered here over the years. I’m not gifted to paint though.

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- Jane Iwan on August 17, 2020 at 10:03 am said:
  
  I’m a shell collector too but some of the shells that washed in last summer were very different from anything I’d seen before. This painting is the first one that I did of those shells. There will be more to follow. The types of accretions that washed in last year are not washing in this year.
  
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Dalo 2013 on September 7, 2020 at 2:46 pm said:

This painting and your accretion #2 are both special, would make a good side-by-side artwork on my wall 🙂 This is a tribute to all the shells I’ve picked up over the years ~ wonderful work.

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Jane Iwan on September 7, 2020 at 5:52 pm said:

Thanks so very much. What is it about shells that so attracts us?

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