Michelle (Shell)
Hi! I am a part time artist from Eastern North Carolina. My artistic interest is predominantly in ceramics and focuses on creating functional works that are unique and aesthetically pleasing. While I mostly prefer throwing on a pottery wheel, I occasionally dabble in oil paintings as well. I love any and all things coastal including fishing, surfing, camping by the dunes, and swimming in the ocean. My love for the Atlantic coast is also often reflected in some of my works.
Artist Statement
Thank you for taking the time to visit my shop! I hope that you enjoy what you see and that any purchases are to your liking! My goal is to capture the beauty of marine life and scenery through art so that it can be brought into homes to be enjoyed and admired across the USA. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at shellssaltystudio@gmail.com.
Teresa Dalton
Teresa Dalton is a graduate from Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C. with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education. After 33 years of teaching Visual Arts, she is now retired and creating artworks of her own. She enjoys photography and uses many of her own photos as a source of inspiration for her paintings. After teaching in various areas of art throughout her career, she enjoys working with different media with painting as her preferred medium.
Artist Statement:
My paintings reflect the natural world around me. Having the ability to work in a variety of media gives me greater creative opportunities. Noticing the beautiful colors, shapes, textures, and details of nature gives me great joy and is reflected in my realistic works of art.