Summer Sunset, 2024
Acrylic paint on bleached conch shell
SOLD
“Summer Sunset” holds a special place in my heart as it was the first shell I ever painted in this medium, back in March 2024. In the studio one day, I rediscovered a small shell I’d held onto for years. Smooth, bright white, and free of imperfections, it had the quiet potential of a blank canvas.
I began by painting it black. At the time, I was drawn to bold, warm tones, so I gathered some of my favorite colors and allowed the colors to guide the rest of the afternoon. I hadn’t set out to create it for anyone, it was a little something just for me. But the response was incredible.
What started as a casual project turned into the beginning of a creative journey I hadn’t planned. This small shell was where it all began.