Shell Identification

finding inspiration with every tide

Each seashell featured in my artwork has been thoughtfully and ethically handpicked, and carefully cleaned by me. I want you to know — no live mollusks or sea life are ever harmed, disturbed, or used in the creation of my art. Nature offers us so much beauty, and it’s important to me that we honor and respect every creature we encounter.

All of the images you see below are authentic, unedited photographs taken by me, showcasing individual seashells collected along Florida’s beautiful shores. Be sure to check back often — I’m always adding new shells and sharing more of my sea life discoveries as my collection continues to grow!

Lots of love,

Katie

Alphabet Cone

Apple Murex

Banded Tulip

Bead

Brittle Star

Cockle

Fighting Conch

Coquina

Calico Zig Zag

Hermit Crab

Jelly Fish

King's Crown Conch

Lettered Olive

Moon Snail

Nutmeg

Fighting Conch Mollusk

Oyster

Pear Whelk

Oyster Drill/False Drill

Sand Dollar

Scallop

Spiny Jewel Box

Shark's Eye

Scallop

Starfish

True Tulip

Worm

Zig Zag Fighting Conch

Lightning Whelk

Pelican

Angel Wing

Cross Barred Venus

Red Egret

Broad-Ribbed Cardita

*More shells and creatures are always being added!

Most Used Shells in My Art

Lightning Whelk

Lettered Olive

Scallop

Live Mollusks

What are mollusks? A mollusk is a type of soft-bodied invertebrate animal typically with a shell, such as a snail, clam, or octopus. These are the animals that make the sea shells we find on the beach! Think of a sea shell like a finger nail that grows from the animal! Each mollusk makes a different kind of shell! How cool is that!?

Rest assured, no live mollusks or sea life are employed, harmed, or extracted for the creation of my artwork or for any reason. Nature is beautiful, let's continue to honor each beautiful creature when we cross paths. They are truly remarkable beings with feelings!

Lightning Whelk

Cockle

Banded Tulip

Fighting Conch

Pear Whelk