I work with sand, shells & beach stones like many other people – but my drive has been to elevate this shell work into an art form. Just as “Sailor’s Valentines” garner respect for their intricate shell patterns, my designs are unique in their own way.  This is not a slight at the craft of designing with shells, because when I apply shells to frames or add them to wreaths it is those craft skills that are being used.  What distinguishes my original art pieces are the details &  intricacies of the design.

I walk the beaches of my life & gather gifts that the waves have left behind.  With these treasures designs are created that bring me joy.  Not a piece is put in place without artistic thought for shape, color & flow –  this all takes time.  The finishing touch is the framing – which has been carefully selected to compliment the piece.  The shadowbox frame allows there to be depth to the placement of shells – creating texture, definition & dimension.

The hope is that this brief explanation will help you understand my art a bit more.  Each year my collection grows as new images are added to keep the line fresh.

An artist is never finished……..Midge

I love to shop for gifts – always have – even before there was a Marjorie’s.  My gift drawer is full of special selections, gathered year-round, waiting for the right time to present.  One thing I have learned about myself is that I love to give tiny gifts – either little in size or value – because they hold a smile or a memory that is larger than life.  These small, but significant, treasures tell the recipient that an event was remembered or a wish was heard…Christmas stockings in my family are filled to overflowing with items such as these!

With that thought in mind, the homepage of this website has been redone to feature the tiniest item in my line.  These four ornaments, all designed using my original art, could be the ideal gift for so many on your list.  One of these selections could be your perfect tiny gift, representing so much more than the image it bears.  Also know that these ornaments do not have to be an ornament – they can be displayed anywhere someone wishes to be reminded of what the gift represents to them – priceless tiny art.

Many treasures are wrapped from my gift drawer at the holidays, but it never empties…..

Bottomless Blessings from my home to yours,

Midge

I just returned from my 48th high school reunion in Moorestown, NJ.  It was wonderful to see so many friends who were part of those special years.  As we are all in our 60′s now, many retired, the conversations were focused on what people were doing with their lives – now.  How lucky I felt on two fronts:  to have embraced art in my life and to live by the sea.  ”Art saves lives” my dear friend, Sue, likes to say and I add that being able to walk a beach breathes new life into a soul too.  It was interesting to me that many of my classmates have also retreated to a coast, a river or a lake.

As I reflect on this reunion, may we all be forever young at heart, creative in spirit, interesting in thought, supportive in friendship and honest in our words.  May the wisdom of our generation be appreciated and respected.  The fifties and sixties were incredible years to experience, and gathered together as a class Saturday eve, they were honored once again.  Those were good years.

Off to walk, or maybe dance, along the sandy shoreline of my life……………….Midge