Artwork Description
Reproduction of Tranquil Shucks by Jeanette Vertentes
Jeanette Vertentes — "Tranquil Shucks". This work represents a significant contribution to the contemporary still life tradition, wherein the artist reimagines the natural world through a lens of profound minimalism. The composition, centered on a single oyster shell, eschews the elaborate detail of classical still life painting in favor of a restrained palette and a focus on texture and form. The brushwork, while gestural, maintains a delicate balance between abstraction and representation, allowing the viewer to perceive both the organic irregularities of the shell and the artist’s expressive hand. The muted color scheme—dominated by cool, aqueous tones and punctuated by a subtle heart-shaped detail—evokes a sense of quiet introspection and natural serenity. This aesthetic aligns with the broader trend of organic modernism, which emphasizes simplicity, natural materials, and a connection to the environment. The work’s sparse composition and use of negative space reflect influences from Japanese wabi-sabi and Scandinavian design principles, creating a visual experience that is both calming and contemplative. By reducing the subject to its essential form, Vertentes invites the viewer to appreciate the inherent beauty of the mundane, transforming a humble oyster shell into a meditative object of aesthetic and symbolic significance.For more art by Jeanette Vertentes click here.
Decorus Art is an authorized licensee of Wild Apple Graphics. All artwork is printed in-house and fulfilled directly from our U.S. studio.
Part Number: 85252b
SID30079
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1. Print on Demand Canvas
2. Print on Demand Poster Paper
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- Bleed Information (canvas only): 3-inch mirrored bleed included. Reach out to us for other options.
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✔ Rolled Fine Art Print
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Jeanette Vertentes
Jeanette Vertentes | 🌎 Connecticut, USA
“I love to create images that have life and movement using color and texture.”
Jeanette Vertentes is a contemporary painter known for her large-scale colorful paintings. Living in North Stonington, CT, close to the sea, where she is surrounded by her dogs and gardens, her vivid creations pay homage to the place she calls home.
In each painting, you can see Jeanette’s distinctive style and vibrant spirit. Picturesque landscapes, beautiful seascapes, floral still lives, animals and farm fields are all brought to life with contrasting and harmonious colors, movement and bold compositions.
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Print on Demand Specific Information
All our prints are Print on Demand prints arrive ROLLED. They are rolled in protective glassine paper and inserted into a plastic sleeve. The art is then placed in a tube with secured end caps and placed inside a box for extra protection. These are NOT finished or framed Art pieces unless specified as such.
All sizes are specified in inches.
Canvas prints come standard with a 3" mirror bleed to allow for gallery stretching. If a different bleed or type of bleed is required please contact us before placing your order or add the request to the Notes section before adding it to your cart.
