Maryland Crabber working on his classic wooden boat. Debra Huse painted this en plein air aboard crabber Bert’s boat in Maryland. The crabs are Maryland blue crabs called Jimmies(big ones). The title Great Escape refers to the escaping crabs. This beautiful oil painting employs thick juicy paint and rich color, complimented by masterful brushwork. The provenance of “The Great Escape” include an exhibition in the Academy Art Museum in Easton Maryland.