Clypeomorus Bifasciata
Better and more easily pronounced, Double Banded Creeper
The scientific name is a mouthful, isn't it?
This little guy is an algae eater, slowly creeping along the bottom.
Hence the name, creeper.
This is another shell from our collection out of the Philippines.
Today found me helping my daughter in her "she shed"
She is trying to clear the decks for a project we are working on, but also just attempting to have room to move as she has a LOT of stuff to create with.
I'm trying to be rid of items in my studio; she is holding on for dear life to the things she has acquired.
I know that in organizing and shedding excess the mind becomes clearer.
I am going to try and help her realize this too.
The last time she asked for help, we did shed quite a bit of items into several sources that needed them.
Hopefully this time will be the same scenario.
This shell was interesting to paint because of the texture.
Most of these shells seem to have areas on them where the shell has experienced some type of hardship.
These hardships on the shells translate into patterns that are visible to the naked eye.
We are like that as well.
The wounds we carry constantly remind us of the hard times,
but there is nothing visible to the general public.
They just wonder at the possible outbursts that are directed at them.
There is a cure for our wounds though.
That cure is Jesus and our fellowship with him.
Unabashed, complete, surrender is all he asks of us.
Trust God through his Son Jesus.
I can promise you that He is the Great Physician able to heal all our wounds.
He's healed mine, and he'll heal yours too!
"Double Banded Creeper", Acrylic on canvas, 6 x 24
Day 62 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2026
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