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The initial spark for the idea of this still life came from a painting
by Dutch still life master- Willem Kalf (1616-1693). He had been
captivated by the beautiful complexity of a lobster 352 years ago. After
looking at his painting, "Still Life With Drinking Horn" I too wanted to
paint a lobster! Kalf used oils whereas I have used opaque watercolors
(gouache). In my painting I have also included a silver cup, grapes, glass of wine,
Persian rug, Gouda cheese, pearl handled knife, silver trays, brown bread
and a leather bound book. All these items speak of craftsmanship or good
taste. I especially loved painting the highlights on the shiny shell of
the magnificent lobster- it was almost a four pounder.
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