About Me

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Its nice to meet you! 

Im Holly, a 27-year-old artist from the UK who is deeply inspired by wildlife, ocean life, and most importantly, the ocean itself.

Art found me at an early age, and I’ve never really put the brush down since. I found so much joy in painting and making things with my hands, and that spark has only grown stronger with time. Over the years, I’ve continued to explore and develop my creative voice, and today, I’m building a life and career around the thing I’ve always loved most. 

Over time, my love for the ocean started to influence my creative process more deeply. Bringing that passion into my artwork felt like the missing piece, and it eventually led me to start creating my shell sculptures - creations that celebrate the ocean and all its inhabitats in a unique way.

From my table to coastal corners of the world, my pieces have made their way to places like Australia, Hawaii, and Florida - carrying a little piece of my heart with them.

Seashells are my canvas. They allow me to merge the organic with the artistic, creating unique works that blur the line between realism and imagination.

The vibrant, iridescent colours of the shells add another layer of creativity, which allows me to experiment with how the light and colours interact with my paintings, almost as if they were part of an ethereal underwater world. The contrast between the realistic painted creatures and the luminous reflective shell feels like the perfect metaphor for the beauty and mystery of the ocean. I loved blending these elements together to create something that feels both realistic and dreamlike.

Each shell I create is a one-of-a-kind piece, shaped by imagination and inspired by the ocean’s deep wonders. I use real ethically-sourced seashells, combining organic bases with intricate hand-painted scenes of marine life. 

Whether it’s a drifting whale, a gliding shark, or the shimmer of abalone, every detail is carefully chosen to capture a sense of movement, depth, and story. These shells are more than decorative pieces — they’re little windows into a world beneath the waves.