I am a mom, wife, artist and beach lover.
I started my shop after looking everywhere for the perfect paintings for my sons' rooms. When I didn't find anything I started painting artwork myself. From there I realized how truly happy it made me and I just kept going.
I really found my stride when I received the gift of an easel from my Mother-In-Law, from there I started to dig in and enjoy painting in earnest. I started to think about painting for others and I wondered if there was a market for What i had to offer. I invited a few friends over for a playdate with children and chatted them up for advice. By the end of the morning Painted Sea was born. With a lion's share of love and support from my husband and boys, my sister and parents, I began.
I love the beach and regardless of my state of mind it seems to bring me peace and joy so that is often the centerpiece of my paintings. I also love abstract painting and letting the colors blend and form their own path. With that I am able to apply my thoughts about motherhood, the sea... and wine!!
Another ingredient in my enterprise was my love for quotations. I love to read the inspiring words of others and for years filled journals with my own attempts at wisdom and humor. So when the paint brush hit the canvas, my own thoughts followed. Many in a list-like, stream of consciousness form, other times silly. But I always keep my phone nearby to type in thoughts as they come to me. Perhaps soon I should dig into my own personal achieves and journals and see what I find! Oh... those thoughts from a quiet teen in the 80's could be priceless!
Ironically, I am without words as I find my artwork and thoughts touching the lives, homes and hearts of friends and strangers who buy my work. I am overjoyed to offer my work here on Etsy, reaching the world! I find myself so motivated and honestly, giddy with idea on what I can do next. Thank you for taking the time to visit me and my shop. I am also on the Craft Fair circuit in South Florida so keep an eye out for Painted Sea at your next Art Festival!!
Thanks for you support!
Visit again,
Shells
Painted Sea - Inspired Art for Joyful Spaces
