These shells are part of a long process of a more contemplative inner space. I keep coming back to this particular type, in their variations of size, and have collected different groups of them over the years. Their lines are gradients and subtle shifts in colour—no two are alike. The radiating patterns extend beyond the shells themselves, feeling like a natural step toward working in watercolour or pencil.

Goethe’s colour theory combinations in accidents of nature. Shells in fine art seem to symbolise surface beauty and the tension of protection and interior space The inspiration is trying to be calm enough to see through the eyes of the child as they grow- as when they discover water drops .

I’d use it to support teenagers and people in their 20s who are into any form of art, as well as architecture or archaeological interests—helping them get access to quality supplies that suit how they like to work. I’d also give them chances to visit exhibitions and galleries, and, if they’re traveling, help cover the cost of seeing classic artworks, museums, and archaeological sites.