Inspiration
In March of 2018 my first exposure to the "Acrylic Pouring Painting" technique fascinated me with how beautiful letting go and expressing oneself creatively, without limits and without over-thinking, could be.
About Artistic Mermen in Provincetown
The Naked Oyster
The Artist
I truly love the full gourmet experience of eating raw fresh oysters. Presented in their own natural shell with a wedge of fresh lemon, cocktail sauce, horseradish and a splash of tabasco sauce.
Throughout the summer season I frequent several restaurants, including the Naked Oyster in Hyannis which embodies the farm-to-table concept. They
I truly love the full gourmet experience of eating raw fresh oysters. Presented in their own natural shell with a wedge of fresh lemon, cocktail sauce, horseradish and a splash of tabasco sauce.
Throughout the summer season I frequent several restaurants, including the Naked Oyster in Hyannis which embodies the farm-to-table concept. They serve their oysters grown locally in Barnstable Harbor.
The process of creating art from natural shell takes, from start to finish, on average 3-4 weeks.
The creation process:
- The oysters are soaked in bleach for one week in a five-gallon bucket
- They are scraped and cleaned
- The shells are left in the sun to dry, which lightens them
- Then a hole is drilled for the hanger
- The shell interior is primed with acrylic chalk paint
- The back of the shell is spray-painted gold, silver, marine blue, red, or with a clear coat
- I use three techniques for creating the design of the shell:
i. A napkin is carefully applied for Decoupage shells
ii. My acrylic paint pouring technique
is used for the One-of-a-kind shells
iii. And if a natural finish is desired,
they are painted with transparent
iridescent white acrylic paint
Once the design has been created:
- The rim of the shell is painted gold or silver
- Three coats of high gloss sealant are applied
Your delivered art will include
- An 8-inch strand of gold or silver wire or ribbon, with five beads, which are assembled with a “Made with LOVE” tag
- Each ornament is unique and arrives to you, individually packaged in its own gift box
Thank you!
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Fun Holiday Season!
Dream and Believe in the Spirit of this special time of year!
Samuel
The Artist
The Naked Oyster
The Artist
SAMUEL A. AYER
Samuel Ayer, born in Connecticut in March 1969, is a true Piscean, excelling in numerous artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors:
- Pottery
- Ceramics
- Painting
- Jewelry design and production
- Catering and culinary arts
- And innovative hair styling
Samuel has lived half of his life on Cape Cod, calling South Dennis home. The Cape is a magi
SAMUEL A. AYER
Samuel Ayer, born in Connecticut in March 1969, is a true Piscean, excelling in numerous artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors:
- Pottery
- Ceramics
- Painting
- Jewelry design and production
- Catering and culinary arts
- And innovative hair styling
Samuel has lived half of his life on Cape Cod, calling South Dennis home. The Cape is a magical place combining the illumination of sunlight and the calming beauty of the ocean. This creates the perfect setting for relaxation, reflection and growth. He is fortunate in that he can say that he has lived half of his life on Cape.
The Naked Oyster
The Naked Oyster
The Naked Oyster
From The Naked Oyster Farm:
It is said that time and tide wait for no man. The Barnstable Harbor oyster farmer lives by this credo. Raising oysters in Barnstable Harbor requires visits to the farm several times per week. Weather permitting. Tide permitting. The oysters are located in the northwest portion of Barnstable Harbor, not far
From The Naked Oyster Farm:
It is said that time and tide wait for no man. The Barnstable Harbor oyster farmer lives by this credo. Raising oysters in Barnstable Harbor requires visits to the farm several times per week. Weather permitting. Tide permitting. The oysters are located in the northwest portion of Barnstable Harbor, not far from Sandy Neck. A serpentine approach from Scudders Lane is required in order to avoid grounding the skiff workboat on one of the numerous sandbars encountered en route.
Located in the intertidal area on sandbar, the farm has no water during low tide. This is the time that they can be shaken, sorted, and cleaned. Several hours later, the waters reverse their course and quickly envelop the farm in 12 feet of water. The water carries with it the microscopic phytoplankton that serve as the oysters’ only food; it is this rush of water that provides our oysters a habitat for optimal growth.
During the almost two years it takes to grow an oyster from 2mm seed to 75mm (3 inch) market readies, the oysters are at the mercy of nature. Despite being contained in various mesh bags, plastic cages, and wire mesh grow out trays, there are the birds, crabs, and a multitude of other sea creatures, all of which enjoy eating baby oysters. High winds, storm surges, and other acts of nature can and do destroy equipment and scatter the seed as well. But those that successfully make the journey have a delightfully distinctive sweet saltiness that is sought and savored by oyster aficionados from all four corners of the world!
https://www.nakedoyster.com/oyster-farm
