• Vertical oyster shell painting 'Indigo Oyster 1: The Provider' in a gold floater frame, featuring deep indigo, mineral grey, and palette knife textures inspired by South Carolina pluff mud.
  • Lowcountry maritime art 'The Provider' styled in a gold frame within a sophisticated Savannah residence, showcasing the rugged, calcified texture of a classic South Carolina oyster shell
  • Vertical indigo and grey oyster study 'The Provider' in a designer gold frame, styled as a focal point in a coastal-inspired dining room celebrating Southern maritime heritage.
  • Macro view of 'Indigo Oyster 1' showing heavy palette knife work and indigo impasto texture, representing the iron-rich mud and resilient strength of the coastal oyster shell.
  • Close-up of a gold, silver, and wood 1.5" floater frames that customers may choose
  • gold floater frame
  • Silver Floater Frame for hand embellished Giclee
  • wood floater frame sample
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Indigo Oyster 1: Hand-Embellished Limited Edition Giclée

Indigo Oyster 1: Hand-Embellished Limited Edition Giclée

$740.00 USD
$740.00 USD
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Indigo Oyster 1: The Provider

The Inspiration: The first in this series, Indigo Oyster 1, honors the oyster not just as a form, but as a lifeline. For centuries, the people of the Lowcountry—from the indigenous tribes who left behind great shell middens to the generations of families today—have survived and thrived on this resilient crustacean. This study focuses on the rugged, calcified exterior of the shell, utilizing deep indigo and mineral grays to represent the iron-rich pluff mud of the salt marsh. April’s palette knife work emphasizes the shell's strength, serving as a tribute to the humble "provider" of the Southern coast and the enduring maritime heritage of South Carolina.





MADE FOR YOU: A HAND EMBELLISHED LIMITED EDITION

The Artist’s Hand & Process

A Soulful Bridge Between Reproduction and Original Art. Every hand-embellished giclée is treated as a bespoke studio commission. Once your selection is made, April brings the canvas to her easel to begin a meticulous, multi-dimensional layering process.

Sculpting with Light and Texture: Using sculptural impasto techniques, April hand-applies professional-grade oils with a palette knife to recreate the physical "peaks and valleys" found in her original works. She strategically layers translucent glazes and thick pigments to catch and refract ambient light, mimicking the natural luminosity of the Lowcountry horizon. This process ensures that as the light in your room changes throughout the day, the painting "awakens," revealing new depths of color and tactile energy.

COLLECTOR'S AUTHENICATION

To ensure the lasting value of your acquisition, each piece includes:

  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Provenance: Titled, dated, and hand-signed by April on the reverse. This signature finish ensures your specific edition is a one-of-a-kind artifact.
  • Hand-signed on the front in impasto paint

CURATED CANVAS STYLES AND STUDIO FRAMING

We offer three museum-grade finishes designed to complement the atmospheric depth of the work.

  • Studio Classic Gold: A soft-lustre, elegant finish that captures warm, coastal light with a timeless, muted glow.
  • Studio Antique Silver: A crisp, sophisticated choice that highlights the mineral blues and cool grays of the marsh.
  • Studio Natural Oak: An organic, airy wood grain perfect for modern, light-filled interiors.
  • Gallery-Wrapped Canvas: Professionally stretched over heavy-duty 1.5” wooden bars. Note: Works larger than 30x40 are available exclusively in a framed presentation to ensure structural integrity.

Arrival: Your artwork arrives fully assembled and pre-mounted hanging wire—ready to transform your space the moment it reaches your door.

SHIPPING AND CURING: THE SLOW ART PROCESS

Because each piece is individually hand-painted and layered to order, we follow a deliberate timeline to ensure the integrity of the oil pigments.

  1. Creation (3–4 Weeks): Your piece is printed and hand-embellished at the easel.
  2. The Curing Period (2 Weeks): Due to the thickness of the impasto texture, the oil pigments require a dedicated period to "cure" and harden before the work can be safely packaged.
  3. Complimentary Insured Delivery: We provide Complimentary Studio Shipping on all domestic orders. Every shipment is fully insured and handled with the utmost care.

*Studio Policy: As these are custom works, order changes must be made within 24 hours of purchase.

SHIPPING TIMES

Typically 4-7  business days for delivery after production, with options via FedEx/UPS/USPS Ground/Home.

Please note: We do not control delays caused by shipping carriers.

Changes to your order can only be made within 24 hours of purchase.

  • Need help determining the best size for your space? View our Sizing Guide.

Want to understand more about our Pricing model? View our Transparency Pricing

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REQUEST A CONSULTATION Choosing the perfect piece for your home is a personal journey. Whether you have questions regarding scale, framing finishes, or how a specific light might interact with the hand-applied oils, I am here to assist. Please reach out for a personal consultation.