Tidal Treasures - The Memory of the Sea

 A collection of shells, each with its own unique shape – perfect spirals and open valves – lies on a bed of sand and water.
 The shells are rendered in a palette of soft, natural colors: Mother-of-Pearl White, Sand, Ochre, Pale Pink, and Lavender Gray.
 The background is a fluid wash of Blue and Turquoise that suggests the wave retreating, leaving the treasures on display.


 The work is embellished with meticulous attention to detail in the striations and spirals of the shells, achieved through thin layers and defined brushstrokes.
 The transparency of the watercolor is used to suggest the pearly sheen and fragility of the shells, in stark contrast to the fluid softness of the background.
 Your environment will gain in serenity, light and a sense of perpetual vacation, thanks to the balance created between neutral tones and fresh touches of blue.

 This work was created entirely by hand, celebrating the magic of watercolor and the geometric and organic beauty of marine nature.

 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET:

 
 Work size A3 format
 
 Technique: Professional watercolor with pure pigments, detailed and fluid style for the background.
 
 Support: High quality 100% cotton paper with grain.
 
 Condition: Original work, unique piece, on paper, unframed (it is not a print).
 
 Certificate: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, Barbara Carretta.


 STYLE NOTE:
 Perfect when framed with a very large sand-colored or optical white passepartout to amplify the coastal atmosphere.
 A thin frame in light wood (oak or bamboo) or silver metal would complete the work, giving it a fresh, bright and modern look, ideal for a bathroom, a bedroom or a beach house.