Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus)
Conservation status: Blue crabs are not threatened or endangered. However, habitat loss and nutrient loading are some of the larger issues faced by this species. In addition, recent reports have shown that blue crabs are projected to be detrimentally impacted by climate change.
“Beautiful Swimmer”
Chesapeake Series 2022
English cotton fabrics, Italian Threads on cotton.
Framed dimensions (inches) 31.5 H x 39.5 W
SOLD
Artist notes: Have you seen a blue crab swim? They are, as they have been titled, beautiful swimmers. I love painting the blue crab in fabric and thread. There is so much detail and concentration necessary in each and every inch!