Pass the Crackers

Pass the Crackers takes place in that moment when you finally make it to the oyster happy hour you’ve been meaning to try and realize it’s exactly what you were looking for. The kind of end-of-a-long-week outing that absolutely hits the spot.

You’re just looking to shift out of weekday mode and ease into the weekend with a quick bite and a drink with friends, but then another round gets ordered and suddenly the shells stack up and the server is waved over to order another round minutes before oyster happy hour ends.

Another platter of raw oysters on ice lands in the center of the table. Saltines make another pass and someone squeezes lemon over everything.

It feels equal parts polished and relaxed. Oyster platters being shared, ice clinking in glasses, and conversations overlapping across the table.

This painting captures that distinctly New Orleans rhythm of gathering around food, music, and conversation. The turquoise blues and vibrant yellows create movement throughout the piece, echoing the energy and atmosphere of a lively table shared with friends.

Pass the crackers.
Another dozen for the table.
The lights turn down and the music turns up.

That’s the energy in this painting.

This 24x30" original oil painting features bold color, expressive brushwork, and layered texture designed to bring atmosphere and personality into a space. Its versatile size works beautifully in dining rooms, kitchens, bar areas, oyster bars, and entertaining spaces that need warmth, color, and conversation-starting energy.

The painting is wired and ready to hang with painted edges for a clean, finished look.

Original artwork
24x30x1.5"

Oil on CanvasWired and ready to hang
Signed by the artist

** This piece is available to collect now and will remain on view through my June 20 solo exhibition. Shipping and local delivery will begin at the end of June.