Whenever my husband has a dish of mussels I get excited if there are barnacles growing on the shells, and wrap them up in a napkin, this elicits curious glances from the waiters. Even if I explain that I’m taking them back to draw, it doesn’t help. The background is supposed to resemble the side of a weathered boat, but really its just me having fun with paint.

Available as an A4 print for £10 inc UK p&p.