As I travel, I leave hand-painted shells to share art, joy, and inspiration. If you find one, please take it with you, rehide it somewhere new, snap a photo, and share it with me on Facebook or Instagram @ArtistAshleyBaldwin or by email Ashley@AshleyBaldwin.com! This helps me track their journeys, as many shells travel on average to 3+ continents before someone eventually keeps it for themselves or it remains unfound somewhere.

These shells were originally found on Florida beaches, painted with acrylics, and sealed with varnish for protection. The collection you see is just a glimpse of what’s out in the world.

The most rewarding part of this project is the heartfelt messages I receive from finders. One person in Paris was thrilled to find a shell and decided to keep it, while a young girl from the UK shared that discovering a shell in Mexico was the highlight of her vacation, inspiring her to take it home for her garden.

Thank you to everyone who has joined this project! I look forward to spreading even more love in the years to come.

Want to know more? Check out other art projects I have made or the map to see which countries my art has traveled to so far.