Shell Fan Arrangement

A scallop, spiral shells, an oval shell and a sand dollar form a loose seaside arrangement. Seaweed and bubbles carry the eye between the different shell shapes.

How much detail?

Shell ridges and seaweed curves form moderately sized sections. About the labels.

Try this palette: Shell Fan Arrangement palette

Use peach and yellow for the shells, blue for bubbles and soft green for seaweed. Try a darker edge on one shell.

A small coloring tip

A sharpened pencil follows the narrow scallop ribs. Use lighter pressure on the broad shell areas so their fine curved lines remain clear.

Which shell would you place at the center of a seaside collection?