40 Best Seashell Artists on Etsy [Winter 2022]
Finding pretty seashells on a beach feels simply amazing. Even more amazing? Using those shells as the basis for great seashell art! That's what the best seashell artists do.
The reason my site is called Seashell Madness is that I'm kind of obsessed with sesashell art. So, each year I bring you who I feel are the absolute best seashell artists (and I show you some of their sea shell art!)
So read on for my 2022 suggestions of the 40 Beach Seashell Artists on Etsy!
Brenda Casaravilla
Owls and fish Magnets by Brenda Casaravilla
Seashell Pelican by Brenda Casaravilla
Seashell Dog by Brenda Casaravilla
Seashell artist Brenda Casravilla specializes in using shells gathered on Sanibel Island in Florida to create the cutest little animals! I just love all of the little details there. Lots of things to take in! Wonderful! And she also makes cute little dogs and cute little owls and cute little…
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Liliya
Heart-shaped Ocean Wave with Shells by Liliya
Seashell and Acrylic Collage by Liliya
Seashell Sea Turtle by Liliya
Artist Liliya not only works with seashells, she also creates some fabulous paintings. To be honest I was torn as to whether I should feature her here on the seashell artists’ page or if I should feature her on my beach painters page. This page won out, mainly because of this Ocean Heart. Not only is the heart beautifully created with just the perfect shells, I love how it sits atop an abstract ocean painting.
Cheryl
Beach Gnome in an Adirondack Chair by Cheryl
Seashell Seahorse by Cheryl
Seashell Beach Gnome and Sea Turtle by Cheryl
I would never have thought of making gnomes out of seashells. But Cheryl has! And she’s created a whole series of these little guys, each with a unique story to tell. Take, for instance, this Seashell Beach Gnome in an Adirondack Chair! Who woul've thought of that? It's really neat.
She makes lots of other cool things with shells — I featured a really neat seahorse of hers on another page of this site — but I am consistently drawn to the little gnomes.
Linsay Schauwecker
Pink Rose Cup Seashell Flower Shadow Box by Linsay Schauwecke
Jingle Seashell Flower Shadow Box by Linsay Schauwecke
Seashell Flower Shadow Box (Purple Cay Cay Shells) by Linsay Schauwecke
I’m a big fan of flowers made from seashells. And Linsay's are just… Wow! I am mesmerized by Pink Rose Cup Flower by Linsay Schauwecker. Just mesmerized. There’s something almost hypnotic about it, isn’t there? First off, we don’t have shells of that color on our local beach, so that blows me a away. But the way that Linsay has put them together is just perfect. This is a wonderful piece of sea shell art, isn’t it?
Corey Carter
Seashell Women by Corey Carter
Seashell Blue Crab by Corey Carter
Golden Oyster Shell Flower by Corey Carter
Wow! Just look at that crab, will ya? I am amazed at just the sheer number of seashells that go into this Seashell Blue Crab by Corey Carter. A ton of them (collected by the artist and her young daughter on their beach-going excursions). Corey makes a lot of wonderful-looking shell art, from mermaids to Christmas trees, but she says that these Blue Crab pieces are her most popular. I believe it!
Jag
Seashell Tree of Life by Jag
Peace! Shell Art by Jag
FAITH by Jag
I’m simply in love with this Combination of Nature and Shells by seashell artist Jag. She has several works that build on the Tree of Life theme and I think they're all fantastic. I love how the shells sprout out from the green branches in all sorts of interesting ways. And I love the “mixed media” approach of tying all of those shells together and highlighting them with paints. Being fairly new to Etsy she doesn’t have a whole lot of sales yet, but trust me when I say that her whole line is fabulous!
Maria Byerley
Handmade Seashell Flowers by Maria Byerley
Handmade Seashell Flowers by Maria Byerley
Handmade Seashell Flowers by Maria Byerley
I love seashell flowers. I’ve seen a lot of seashell flower artwork. But when I saw the work of Maria Byerly I let out an excited “Oh my!” She has a whole series of these (many of which are set against abstract painted backgrounds or distressed upcycled wood pieces) and they are all really terrific. There are so many things that I love about works like Seashell Flowers. First off, it’s fascinating to me the way that she has used broken and distinctly shaped shells to create the petals and leaves. I also love how 3 dimensional these works are. It’s like those flowers are reaching out toward the sun. Absolutely beautiful!
Lizzie
Monkey in the Middle by Lizzie
Sweet Purple Turtle Family by Lizzie
Fun in the Sun by Lizzie
“I love shelling and beachcombing – so much so that I usually get a neck ache by the time I leave from looking down at the sand for hours at a time!” says artist Lizzie who combs the beaches of Long Island, NY. She then uses her finds to create some really great pieces of art, like "Monkey in the Middle" or "Sweet Purple Turtle Family," that tell great little stories.
Candy Galekovic
BEACH Shell Letters by Candy Galekovic
Embellished Green Banded Snail Shell with Swarovski Crystals by Candy Galekovic
Seashell & Starfish Driftwood Wreath by Candy Galekovic
I love to browse through little beach-themed boutique shops. I just love the way that they feature local artists and local shells. And of course I love beach-themed decor. Artist Candy Galekovic is the proprietor of one such boutique and it is full of fantastic beach finds. Luckily, Candy also has an Etsy store so that you can find her artwork if you don’t happen to live near her store. She has found so many artistic uses for shells, I could stay in her shop all day!
Cathy Hamilton
Seashell Pelican by Cathy Hamilton
Seashell Jellyfish by Cathy Hamilton
Seashell Dragonfly by Cathy Hamilton
Artist Cathy creates all sorts of wonderful things with natural seashells. From seahorses to jellyfish to Christmas trees, she has made them all and made them beautifully. But probably her trademark is creating amazing Seashell Pelicans. You can certainly see why. These birds are amazing. Handmade and amazing!
Dolores Marchand
Handmade Seashell Frame with Print of Seashells by Dolores Marchand
Antique Cormorant Print (Original, 1903) by Studer in Handmade Shell Frame by Dolores Marchand
Handmade Seashell Frame with Original Antique Sepia Photo by Dolores Marchand
I love me a good seashell frame. And this Seashell Frame by Dolores Marchand is a good seashell frame. At first I thought that she had mixed some beads in there, but as I looked closer I saw that those are actually tiny shells — a whole bunch of them. Oh, and she includes the print as well!
Laura Tucker
Box with Drawers by Laura Tucker
Music Box by Laura Tucker
Custom Clip by Laura Tucker
I always enjoy it when someone makes something that is both beautiful and functional. And that’s definitely the case with this Seashell Clip by Laura Tucker. I’m picturing this as being great to use in some way during a beach wedding. Maybe as a way to keep programs from blowing away? Something for that beach wedding anyway. Don’t you think?
Jess Faro
Collage in Shadowbox by Jess Faro
Collage in Shadowbox by Jess Faro
Collage in Shadowbox by Jess Faro
Seashell artist Jess Faro makes a lot of very interesting ornaments and collages, like this Seashell Collage, out of shells hand-picked by herself or members of her family. I’m particularly drawn to her collages. It’s actually a lot harder than it looks to get a great seashell collage. You can’t just throw a bunch of shells together, there has to be a certain something else going on. Says Jess, “Every shell selected has its own feel, and its own character, and the natural ebb and flow that they create, together, is the wave that guides my hand.” And that’s the attitude that makes for a great seashell collage.
Alana Acker
Tropical Coastal Starfish with Abalone Seashells by Alana Acker
Coastal Garland by Alana Acker
Driftwood & Seashell Wind Chime by Alana Acker
Like a lot of seashell artists, Alana first became interested in seashell art because of a beach wedding — her own. (her Etsy shop has some great photos of those decorations for her wedding) After the wedding, she decided to turn her passion toward creating these items for the weddings of others. She has several items that would work really well with a beach-themed wedding. I really like the simple beauty of this Coastal Wedding Garland myself.
Bonnie
Sea Shell Lace and Wood Picture Shadow Box by Bonnie
Sea Shell Art Picture Frame by Bonnie
Sea Shell Art Wood Initial S by Bonnie
The first thing that you’ll notice when you visit Bonnie’s shop is the dolls. She makes a wide selection of dolls (and if you’re a doll collector, I highly recommend checking them out as they are great). But she also creates some really great shell art, like this Seashell & Wood Initial S. What a great assortment of shells from the Gulf of Mexico, and how expertly they are arranged.
Seanna
Starfish Embellished with Shells by Seanna
Seashell Seahorse by Seanna
Florida Seashell Picture Frame by Seanna
I love the shades chosen by artist Seanna for this Sea Shell Picture Frame. All of the colors are soft, all complimenting each other in a wonderful way. Says Seanna, “It is my passion to find seashells to tell their story of the sea through my designs. Whether it is their radiant color, captivating shape or pattern; all are characteristics created by the tides”
Kristina Marie
Seashell Flowers with Cultured Pearls by Kristina Marie
Sea Shell Flower by Kristina Marie
Sea Shell Flowers by Kristina Marie
I’m a sucker for a good flower-shaped design using seashells. I’m a romantic that way, I guess. So something like "Seashell Flowers" by Kristina is right up my alley. I love the way that she has constructed her petals and I love the selection of shells that she uses in this piece. Kristin is also the sort of artist who creates in a wide variety of styles. I particularly like her sea glass angels. But that's for the sea glass page...
Janice Plihal
Handmade Shell Picture Frame by Janice Plihal
Handmade Shell Mirror by Janice Plihal
Handmade Shell Box by Janice Plihal
Janice Plihal is an artist who has worked in many different media in many different parts of the country. From garments to repurposed antiques to shell art, she has produced a very large body of work. Including a line of jewelry boxes using hand-picked seashells. Each box is unique and each is beautiful. Just look at the Shell Treasure Box to see what I mean. I love how much has gone into the details of this work. It’s absolutely beautiful.
Kelly Nicholson
Seashell Necklace by Kelly Nicholson
Seashell Earrings by Kelly Nicholson
Seashell Necklace by Kelly Nicholson
Artist Kelly Nicholson creates a lot of wonderful beach-themed jewelry. Personally, I really like her works incorporating seashells like her incredible line of Seashell Necklaces. Wonderful choices of shells here.
Jessica
Glascock 2 Wind Chime by Jessica
4R Shell Wall Hanger by Jessica
Bob Graham Wind Chime by Jessica
Artist Jessica is an avid beachcomber. So avid, in fact, that she found that she was bringing home way too many shells and driftwood pieces. Which is what started her out on her journey of seashell artwork. I’m glad she did. Jessica has a great eye for which pieces fit together well, like in her Glascock 2 Wind Chime.
Susan
Seashell Heart by Susan
Seashell Seahorse by Susan
Seashell Peace Sign by Susan
Susan is a seashell artist working in NSW Australia, where she uses all locally-collected seashells in her work. Now, most of the shell art that I am used to comes from either the East or West Coasts of the US, so the differences in those Australian shells really caught my eye. I love the colors!
Lonnie Coleman
Momi Shell Earrings by Lonnie Coleman
Cowrie Shell Necklace by Lonnie Coleman
Puka Shell Bracelet by Lonnie Coleman
All of the wonderful objects created by artist Lonnie Coleman have been made from materials gathered by herself on beachcombing expeditions on the beaches of Kauai. Including works like the Momi Shell Earrings.
Natalie
Decorative Glass Seashell Bottles by Natalie
9 inch Handmade Seashell Letters by Natalie
Beach in a Bottle by Natalie
Natalie and her daughter Journey became hooked on the beachcombing lifestyle after moving to Florida. And that affinity for finding things on the beach turned into their love of creating shell art. She says, “Each beach walk we take gives us a new adventure, and we hope that we can give you a little bit of our own beach fun in the pieces that you bring home.” I particularly like these Seashell Decorative Bottles which I’m sure could find some use in a beach-themed wedding.
Sherri Ortega
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by Sherri Ortega
Sherri Ortega is one of my favorite beach-themed artists on Etsy. I love how she works with different materials like shells, broken glass and resin. She creates some great pieces of art. Like this Abalone Dolphin which has been made with crushed abalone shells of varying shades of gray that have been beautifully arranged and set in clear resin. And Sherri has created quite a few works, and all just as interesting and beautiful as this!
Sue Wolff Vigliotti
Ariel's Calm by Sue Wolff Vigliotti
Ariel's Symphony by Sue Wolff Vigliotti
Ariel's Song by Sue Wolff Vigliotti
There are a fair amount of seashell-covered picture frames out there, but it really does take a good eye to make it work. Artist Sue has a great eye. She specializes in fantastic frames like Ariel’s Sunrise (by the way, I think it’s fantastic the way that she names each of her pieces) which she creates using Florida shells which she has gathered herself.
Sheryl
Seashell & Wood Photo Caddy by Sheryl
Mixed Scallop Seashell Wreath by Sheryl
Nautical Anchor Hooks by Sheryl
I am a big fan of a good shell wreath. And since artist Sheryl makes great shell wreaths I am a huge fan of Sheryl’s. For instance on Shell Flowers and Stars she has used shells to create flower petals (which is something that I always love) and starfish made from cockle shells, then lit the whole thing up! I love it!
Hawaii Bob
Sand Dollar Night Light by Hawaii Bob
Beach Seashell Wind Chimes by Hawaii Bob
Black Clam Nightlight by Hawaii Bob
I always like something unique. And Hawaii Bob’s line of handmade nightlights fits that bill. Each one is different, like his Sanibel Island Sand Dollar Night Light, as each one uses a different assortment of shells. What a great addition to a kids’ room this would be!
Carol Bell
Funky Fusion Flower by Carol Bell
Jewelry Flower Bowl by Carol Bell
White Rose Seashell Flower by Carol Bell
I’ve mentioned how much I like flowers made out of shells. Well, seashell artist Carol Bell has really taken that to the next level. For works like Seashell Flower Sphere she takes natural yellow/lemon Florida Jingle Shells that she has personally collected on Florida beaches, then she makes those into beautiful roses, then she takes more than a dozen of those roses and brings them together to create a beautiful sphere. Unbelievably beautiful, wouldn’t you agree?
Sue Green
Beach Bottle Party Favor by Sue Green
Stained Glass Beach Prism by Sue Green
Beach Bottle Note Holder by Sue Green
Artist Sue Green creates a wonderful array of small beach-themed, hand-made items that make great party favors and table decorations. Each is a one-of-a-kind creation made from materials gathered during Sue’s 30 years of beachcombing — from sand to sea glass to shells. I can just picture items like this set of Beach Bottle Party Favors adorning the tables at the Reception of a beach wedding.
Daniella Leigh
Lily-Inspired Oyster Shell Ring Dish by Daniella Leigh
Beachy Favors Oyster Trinket Dish by Daniella Leigh
Large Nautical Trinket Dish by Daniella Leigh
Daniella Leigh is a seashell artist who works mainly with oyster shells. And boy, does she get some wonderful works of art out of those shells.
I absolutely love her eye for colors and the wonderful composition of the patterns she uses to decoupage the interiors of these shells. These are some absolutely wonderful ring dishes and trinket dishes — perfect for use as decorations for beach weddings and parties.
Rebecca and Julia
Oyster Shell Wreath by Rebecca and Julia
Oyster Shell Bloom by Rebecca and Julia
Oyster Flamingo by Rebecca and Julia
I'm a West Coast artist, so you'll see a lot of mussles and clams in seashell art from those of us on this side of the country, but for seashell artists on the East Coast, like Rebecca and Julia who are in South Carolina, you'll see a lot of oysters.
These 2 seashell artists have definitely figured out ways to make those oyster shells into beautiful seashell art and seashell artwork. Take for instance that "Oyster Flamingo." I mean: Wow! I simply love the color on this piece and the way that they've worked the different oyster shells around to create that elegant flamingo neck is just incredible.
Leah Yoder
Adventure Balloon by Leah Yoder
Azure Bloom by Leah Yoder
Seashell Heart by Leah Yoder
Little scenes like "Adventure Balloon" by Leah Yoder get me every time. I enjoy art that tells a little story and when seashell art tells a little story I am hooked.
Luckily, Leah has several other works like this which tell stories with seashells, pebbles and sea glass.
But I'm also a fan of seashell hearts. Heck, I'm a fan of heart-shaped art in general, but when someone does something like Leah's "Seashell Heart" I stop and take notice.
Holli Soriano
Petite Coastal Seashell Flowers by Holli Soriano
Seashell Rose by Holli Soriano
Seashell Wall Hanging by Holli Soriano
I've featured the seashell art of Holli Soriano on a few other pages of this site, as I am a big, big fan. I really enjoy the way that she creates seashell flowers and uses them as components of a bigger design.
For instance, her Seashell Wall Hanging is one example. First off, the seashell flowers that she creates here are absolutely beautiful. Top notch on their own. But Holli doesn't stop there. She mounts 3 of these seashell flowers on a piece of upcycled wood to create this wonderful wall hanging.
I love it!
Lauren Flanagan
Shell Mosaic by Lauren Flanagan
Floral Array by Lauren Flanagan
Seashell Flowers by Lauren Flanagan
There are several different techniques when it comes to using seashells to create flowers, and I believe that seashell artist Lauren Flanagan has tried them all. And they work!
My favorite has to be the way that she's used the shells sideways in her "Shell Mosaic" above. I love the way that she has slightly angled those scalloped shells to create that flowing effect for the flowers.
But she doesn't stop there. Lauren makes all kinds of flower seashell art in all sorts of shapes. And again: it works.
Lisa Johnston
Eye of Shiva, Hearth Cockle & Sundial by Lisa Johnston
Black MUrex & Driftwood by Lisa Johnston
Five Cone Shells by Lisa Johnston
Sometimes simple and clean is the way to go, and in the world of seashell art one person who does the simple and clean style fantastically is Lisa Johnston.
Take, for instance, "Five Cone Shells." It's very minimalist and manages to really catch your eye. First off, Lisa has chosen for display five really attractive shells — similar but each unique in its own way. Then she has carefully displayed those shells atop a really nice piece or driftwood.
Place this in a room and all eyes will immediately go there.
Averill Lemen
Coquina Shell Flower by Averill Lemen
Coquina Shell Wings Necklace Pendant by Averill Lemen
Multicolor Seashell Art by Averill Lemen
If you're looking for a seashell artist with a great eye for color, then you've found that seashell artist in Averill Lemen.
Not only does she make some really fantastic flowers from shells (her designs are much more "open" than most others I've seen) she manages to work in great colors along with that great design. Amazing.
Sue Corbin
Seashell Starfish by Sue Corbin
Seashell Plant Hanger by Sue Corbin
Seashell Sea Turtle by Sue Corbin
Sue Corbin has been one of my favorite seashell artists for quite some time. I've always been drawn to the intricate detail that she puts into her seashell art. For instance, just look at that Seashell Starfish. There's this meticulous use of small shells as an outline to the piece. That's great! But then look at the symetry of each piece of the starfish — how everything balances out. I love it.
And her works use a lot of shells!
Which I think is great.
Kari Carr
Seashell Starfish by Kari Carr
Seashell Fish Wall Sculpture by Kari Carr
Seashell Summer Wreath by Kari Carr
Seashell artist Kari Carr has a wide variety of shell art depicting fun things like fish and other little creatures. She has wonderful seashell wreaths that would look great in any home. But what really grabbed me was when I first saw her Seashell Starfish.
See, here's the thing: I don't usually feature art that uses cut shells. It's just not my thing. But when I saw what Kari had done with this bit of seashell art, I was hooked.
Grace
Tiger Cowrie Owl by Grace
Cockeyed Bird by Grace
Seashell Owl by Grace
I always enjoy when an artist makes cute little critters out of shells. Shell artist Grace does this really well. I mean, just look at those cute little owls, will ya?
Michaela Raeburn
Couple on Sunset Beach by Michaela Raeburn
Greek Village by Michaela Raeburn
Girl on Beach by Michaela Raeburn
Michaela Raeburn is one of my more recent discoveries, and boy am I glad that I discovered this artist. What Michaela is doing with her shell art is not only truly unique, but also downright beautiful. Using a mixed media approach, she embellishes wonderful watercolor oceans with shells, pebbles, moss and more to create very elaborate seascapes. I love these!
If you've looked around the pages of Seashell Madness you know that I am a huge fan of beach-themed artwork in all of its forms. So I suppose that's why I'm so in love with Michaela's approach — it's not just the combination of paint and shells that appeals to me, it's the way that she combines paint and shells.
For instance, take a look at her "Couple on Sunset Beach." Here we can see just how great Michaela is at composition — the way this couple is placed on the bench looking out toward the sea. This is the way you would expect a great filmmaker to set the scene.
The look of the ocean in the distance is simply breathtaking — It's a wonderful piece of art in and of itself — then add in the way that she has used those natural materials atop the paint... Fantastic!
Top Seashell Artists on Etsy
See all of our Beach Artist Pages:
Best Beach Painters •
Best Resin Artists with a Beach Theme •
Best Seashell Artists •
Best Driftwood Artists •
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Written by Renee
