I recently identified one of two notable framed pieces of artwork used in the Double R Diner in Twin Peaks. But what about the other artwork usually seen in the adjacent booth?
The second piece of artwork most often seen in the Double R is titled “Seafoam” by artist Jon Atwood. You can see it in several memorable scenes throughout the first and second seasons.
Unfortunately, there isn’t much information available about the artist. From my research, it appears he painted several ocean images including “Seafoam” during the 1950s or 1960s.
A quick search on eBay returned his artwork including this 8×10-inch image from an auction in Canada. The lithograph was titled “Seafoam” and includes Atwood’s signature on the image.
I’ve found several references to this print being a lithograph or “thrift store artwork.” Most likely Jon Atwood was an artist hired to paint this image for mass production. It reminds me of an image by Robert Wood my parent’s had in their basement for the longest time.
Unlike the “Spring Formal” artwork used in the adjacent booth at the Double R Diner, I’ve not seen this artwork used in any other scene or set in Twin Peaks.
