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Neptune's Memory

$275.00
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A year ago, I found this weathered sea shell on the beach at Kitty Hawk, NC. Ever since, it’s been on my bathroom vanity holding my bracelets and spare change.

Well… at some point the bracelets tarnished, the change looked dingy, and I thought the shell deserved more.

So I started to see a story being told. One of all the untold stories lost to sea in a storm down through time. Before cell phones. Before airlines. When all you had was your luggage, a boarding pass, and faith that you would reach your destination safely… in a few weeks. For most of human history, there was no phoning for help. Whatever happened out there happened. And maybe by luck, a few coins and a bracelet would wash up as the only evidence you ever existed.

I built this piece around that mystery. The shell is real. It’s been sitting on my dresser collecting my spare change. The bracelets were tarnishing. The ship inside is sailing into a sky that looks a little too bright for how things are about to go.

The sea holds many secrets, and I hope this captures its beauty.

A year ago, I found this weathered sea shell on the beach at Kitty Hawk, NC. Ever since, it’s been on my bathroom vanity holding my bracelets and spare change.

Well… at some point the bracelets tarnished, the change looked dingy, and I thought the shell deserved more.

So I started to see a story being told. One of all the untold stories lost to sea in a storm down through time. Before cell phones. Before airlines. When all you had was your luggage, a boarding pass, and faith that you would reach your destination safely… in a few weeks. For most of human history, there was no phoning for help. Whatever happened out there happened. And maybe by luck, a few coins and a bracelet would wash up as the only evidence you ever existed.

I built this piece around that mystery. The shell is real. It’s been sitting on my dresser collecting my spare change. The bracelets were tarnishing. The ship inside is sailing into a sky that looks a little too bright for how things are about to go.

The sea holds many secrets, and I hope this captures its beauty.

The Details

Painted on a real seashell found at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Mixed Media and oil on 6×6 inch wooden panel, framed in black floating frame

Completed May 2026

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Painting comes ready to hang (wire on back) with certificate of authenticity included for your records.

Email Autumn at autumn@autumnhunter.art with any questions about this piece or your purchase.

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Experience the Story

  • "I'm glad I went with my gut feeling and made the purchase... I was emotionally moved. I could not believe the depth and quality of the painting, and the frame you provided added the perfect contrast. Art is at its best when it translates complex, heavy emotions into something visual, and this piece accomplishes that goal perfectly."

    — Bob Makowiecki, Boston, MA

  • "Stellar work as always! I highly recommend everyone check out Autumn's works and pay attention to the details just below the surface. I know I'll be back for more!"

    —Josh Guicherit, Cambridge, MA

  • "Wonderful piece! It looks even better than I thought it would. I don't buy art often, but I couldn't help but buy this one. It's fantastic."

    —Bryson Davis, Savannah, GA

  • "What a truly unique and stunning piece! Autumn was kind and helpful when I had questions, the delivery was quick, and the quality is fantastic! I will definitely be adding more Autumn Hunter pieces to my collection."

    —Jackie Bira, Manual Antonio, Costa Rica

  • "Having the art in person, I can definitely say that the mastery behind the art is even better in person, and am extremely pleased with the result. 5/5 would recommend!"

    Amanuel Zelalem, Durham, NC

  • "This piece has become the focal point of our great room and I love her more and more every day. I always see something new when I look at this piece and I LOVE that about it."

    —Caitlin Marsh, Washington D.C.