About Us
For as long as I can remember I have been in love with the Ocean and the Seashells that sparkle and
shine from within. For over 25 years I have been designing objects of art that have been embellished
with shells. Initially, I began my love of this art form on the beaches of Long Beach Island on the mid-
Atlantic coast, then north to Cape Cod, and finally ending up here, on the beaches of Southern
California. My designs are born from the natural flow of ocean currents and the pools and clusters of
glistening shells washed up on their beaches and shores. I am also overwhelmingly influenced by one
of nature’s most beautiful creations - the lustrous Pearl. These influences from nature are then
combined with the graceful, elegant and opulent lines of various 17th, 18th and 19th century European
palace and architectural styles to produce original shell-encrusted mirrors, boxes, frames and
lighting fixtures. I adore the luscious gleaming luster of the pearled shell and often combine them with
lovely polished pastel shells to create a piece of art emulating the beauty of a spring garden ~~~ or I
will totally embellish a piece using only the glistening pearl shell to produce an object reminiscent of
past European opulence and passion. When the mood has overtaken me I have done pieces in all-white
or colorful tropical designs using various seashells found in Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan and other
exotic beaches throughout the world. Sea glass and many forms of gorgeous corals are also used in
many of my pieces.

I also design custom shell work for clients who might need to match a particular home décor. I am
very passionate about my artwork and my clients are always delighted to own a piece of my work
that promises to bring into their homes the passion and beauty of the Sea.

My one-of-a-kind designs for Shellstyle have been decades in the making, and although you may see
numerous imitations of my designs and styles up for bid on eBay by many shell crafters, you may
rest assured that any shell design art or "shell style" art on any form of my Furniture, Mirrors,
Chandeliers/Lighting Bases, Frames, "Jewel" Boxes or Architectural bases under the “Shellstyle” name
is an Original Design and Work of Art created solely by me. I encourage you to please contact our
representatives here at Shellstyle should you have any further questions or would like more
information regarding my designs and artwork.

Please, read our feedback, and read the feedback of our competitors. See how incredibly happy our
clients are with their purchases and trust that you will be equally as happy. Please remember we are
the original. Sadly, other artists are now even copying the way in which we photograph our pieces!
There is a reason our pieces are more expensive, they are original, and unique.

On a more personal note, my children and now my grandchildren, have always enjoyed investigating
my studio to see what new shells have arrived or what new pieces are being drawn up on the design
tables. They all have become fascinated with that magical place they refer to as...

“THE SHELL ROOM”!