My Story

Finding yourself through creating .. 

Ever since I was a little girl, I loved collecting and discovering beauty in nature’s simplest creations. The ocean has a remarkable way of leaving small treasures along the shoreline — shells shaped by the tides, softened by the sea and waiting to be discovered. Every shell collected has a story untold and this is how my journey began.

During the Covid lockdown, when the world slowed down, I finally had the time to turn that lifelong love into something more. What began as a simple creative outlet soon became Shell Art by Anna — a collection of handmade coastal artworks and heartfelt keepsakes created for life’s most precious moments.

I love creating personalised shell art pieces — from handmade coastal artworks and statement wall pieces, to heartfelt keepsakes for new babies, birthdays and special occasions. Each piece is carefully handmade using natural seashells and coastal treasures — driftwood, coral, starfish, dried seaweed and more — many of which I ethically collect along the beautiful Wollongong and Illawarra coastline. This connection to the coast is woven into every piece, making each creation unique, personal and truly one of a kind.

Every framed shell artwork includes a keepsake label with space for a personal message — a small but meaningful touch that adds an extra layer of sentiment to your gift. My hope is that each piece becomes more than wall art — a treasured keepsake, a memory, something held close for years to come.

All my creations give me a sense of peace and satisfaction. Hoping that my pieces will bring joy to another family, or that one day a parent might point to a piece on their child’s wall and say “that was made just for you” — that is what makes this journey so special. It is the beautiful realisation of something I never expected: that a lifelong love of collecting coastal treasures could become something real, heartfelt and shared.

I love what I do. This is my passion.

A natural extension of my coastal style

My love of the coast also inspires the pieces I choose for my home. Alongside my handmade shell artworks, I now offer a carefully selected home décor range, including sculptural clam shell bowls and statement centrepieces.

These decorative pieces complement the natural textures and soft coastal style of my artwork. While my shell art is handmade by me in Wollongong, the home décor range is selected to bring that same coastal feeling into your living spaces.

Proudly based in Wollongong, NSW — shipping Australia-wide.

Thank you for being part of my journey,

— Anna 🐚