#Seashell Painting Tutorials

I love painting. Love color. Love creating all my patterns and designs. There is something so nice about painting the gold trim though. Time slows down. I don’t have to over think it. I get to take a second look at my colors and patterns. Love this step ✨ #art #color #paintwithme #artprocess

Paint a seashell with me 🐚🩵 I hope you all had a fun weekend 🏖️

This is the fun part. The painting of shells are complete. Gold trim is done. They get to be placed on canvas, adhered then sent off to the new owner! 🩵

Loved painting this one. Isn’t she lovely? #seashellart #shellpainting #shellart #shells #seaart

Each shell piece I make starts the same way — at my table, painting one small shell at a time. When people see the finished piece, they often assume the shells are collected or assembled first. But every single one begins as its own tiny painting. I paint them individually, let them dry, and slowly build a pile that eventually turns into the final composition. It’s a slow process. A little meditative, a little chaotic when the shells start piling up, and honestly one of my favorite parts of making these pieces. I am always listing to a podcast while I’m doing this! Some current faves include @worldsfirstpodcast @skinny_confidential @popapologists Over time they come together on the canvas, each shell finding its place until the piece starts to feel balanced and alive. Because every shell is painted by hand and every composition evolves differently, no two pieces are ever the same. If you’re interested in commissioning one of these shell pieces for your home, comment COMMISSIONS and I’ll send you the details on how to get on my waitlist.

Finishing up two commissions this week and four to get started. Also cannot wait to begin a new collection. Excited to be back! 🩵 #shellart #art #coastal #artprocess

I never set out to start a whole collection—I just wanted to make a few pretty gifts for friends. But one shell turned into ten, then twenty… and soon I was deep in paint, glue tests, and bold, beachy canvases filled with hand-painted shells in every shape and color. What began as simple trinket dishes quickly grew into full-blown shell collages—complete with starfish, sand dollars, and custom acrylic frames I learned to build myself. And somehow… the entire collection sold out. I’m beyond grateful for the love and support. I’m currently working on custom orders (my waitlist is a little insane!), so if you’ve had your eye on one, now’s the time to reach out. I’d love to make something just for you 🐚✨ 
Comment “commission” to fill out an inquiry form.

So I may have a little obsession! I LOVE painting these. Stay tuned this week for the best acrylic paint pens I’ve used (and I’ve tried so many). Easy, fun, and quite the dopamine boost! #shellpainting #cltartist #704art #ncart

I Painted On Seashell 💙

Decisions decisions ...From painting each shell by hand to choosing the perfect 9 for my @wexelart shadow box—this was such a joyful process 🐚✨ These aren’t just shells, they’re little pieces of memory and art. Order yours today and turn your treasures into something meaningful 💛 #paintedshells #shadowboxart #wexelart #shellartist #coastalart #mixedmediaartist #artstudio #artdisplay #artistlife #marybehnamart

A little DIY magic with that giant shell stash 🐚🙌 If you have a shell collection like mine, do a little DIY artwork—this one makes me smile every time I see it. Perfect craft for kids or a moms’ night in. Comment SEASHELL ART for the how-to + supply list !!

This was an amazing journey and I LOVE the outcome! I can’t wait to see it in @rtb_tcu and @jenniferbaker2.0 beautiful home! Always add art!! #coastal #coastalart #paintedshells #seashells #takemetotheocean #homedecorating #wallart #interiordecor