Horseshoe crabs have always fascinated me. I love finding them live on the beach, they are responsive to human touch and quite friendly. While vacationing in Rhode Island, my daughters and I enjoyed the unique experience of participating in a horseshoe crab spawning survey with the Block Island Nature Conservancy. The surveys aim to track the population and spawning activity of these ancient creatures. Fun fact: horseshoe crabs are more closely related to spiders and scorpions than they are to true crabs. I much prefer them to spiders and scorpions! One-of-a-kind original oil painting on a 16x12-inch professional linen canvas. Signed on front, signed and titled on backside. Sides painted gray. If framing is desired, a floater frame is suggested. All image and reproduction rights ©Julia Lawing Julia Lawing is a contemporary artist whose works are found in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and Canada. Please see her shop profile for more about Julia.