One of a kind! This is THE original painted portrait shell! Makes a great memento of a vacation souvenir, location, trip! This item is a handpainted ornament or trinket dish or portrait display, watercolor painted by artist Laura on real seashells found at the beach in New Jersey.
 
Each shell is unique, different size and color and shape. Inside of shell is painted with custom portrait scene or photo of pet, vacation, or faceless family portrait, and rimmed with gold, and a ribbon is attached to top with bow for a hanger (or you can select a stand with purchase). Artist can also add text.
 
Incredible unique custom gift for engagement, trip, birthday, Mother’s Day, anniversary, Valentine gift! Please study photos in listing or at Instagram PetitePrintsStudio for a sense of portraiture style. 
 
Artist Laura can do custom photos and portraits, pets, places, faceless portraits*, or add personalization to ornament. If you have a preference of shell size (or shell type), or ribbon, please message seller. Think of the shell as a blank canvas, and have a design discussion with the artist to make your vision a reality! This turns memories into artful gifts or keepsakes for engagement, proposals, weddings, vintage photos, vacation or beach pictures, trip art, and more. To see more of artist work on shells please also visit Instagram @PetitePrintsStudio!