Fighting conch

Fighting Conch is a member of the Mollusk family.

They are called Fighting Conchs not because of their temperament, but because of the shape of their shell looking like a helmet. They are also unusual because of the two dips that allow their eye stalks to come out, but not expose the main part of their body. This is safer for the conch overall in protecting the main body of the animal. 

They are a pretty shell, and a part of my collection from Sanibel Island off the coast of Florida.

Shells are some of my favorite things to paint.

I love to follow the shape of the shells with my brush, making the contours come to life.

Fighting Conch, 6x6 Acrylic on canvas

Day 52 of the 100 days~100 paintings