This is a contemporary, folk representational abstract that is a mixed media painting; layers of acrylic paint and zillions of tiny beads! The texture is wonderful! Mermaids like to collect little things and keep them close to their heart :) I did some research and found that Mermaids are in "Bullfinch's Mythology " and certainly had an interesting read! Most people that see this painting cannot resist touching it. It has many blue, green and gold, pearlescent tiny beads inbedded in the thickly applied paint layers. No need for a frame the painting is continued to the sides on artist quality gallery wrap canvas. Sold Living in California.