Seaside Collection Sample Sale by Joy Silk

I dreamed up the Seaside Collection while visiting my sister in Southern California at Christmastime last year and inspired by Facets of Avalon's "To be beside the Sea". I've always loved to walk on the beach and look for shells and pretty rocks. Each silk painting is unique and features various seashells and coral of the fantasy variety. 

In Del Mar with my sister and her boys. 

 Limited edition is on sale now and available while supplies last. 

Seaside Collection - art to wear hand painted silk

Sunset in Encinitas

Sunset is inspiring - I love to watch the sun drop into the sea 

La Jolla Shores

A day hike at La Jolla Shores, off-shore breezes and perfect little waves. 

Another glorious day in Paradise

This small and unique collection is the sample set from my new Seaside Collection, launched in February 2014.

Charmeuse poncho, turquoise and seashells

Silk has a luxurious translucence that perfectly radiates the rich saturated colors I enjoy working with.

Crepe de chine ruana, fantasy seashells

Every item is made to order, hand painted and signed as an original work of art.

Crepe de chine poncho, very wearable

Luxurious charmeuse poncho

Detail : scallop shells on charmeuse silk 

Detail : poncho styled as a scarf

May this painted light be an inspiration to you.

Joy Light, artist and designer

Joy Hand Painted Silk Seaside Collection

Introducing a new limited edition of hand painted silks by Joy Light.
The Seaside Collection is inspired by the beach, collecting shells has been a lifelong reverie. Beginning at a young age on the shore in New Jersey. We would go searching for shells and Cape May Diamonds.

Sunset Beach, NJ

Cape May Diamonds are not diamonds at all, but pieces of quartz crystal are broken off from veins and pockets by the swift running waters of mountain streams in the upper reaches of the Delaware river. We prized finding them as kids.

Charmeuse poncho styled as a scarf

The collection is designed to bring you a touch of serenity from a memory of the sea. Find the Seaside Collection online via Etsy. Or contact me to create a custom scarf or wrap just for you, in your colors!

Detail of scallop shell & starfish

As a young adult I beach-combed in Southern California where storms at sea would occasionally wash up treasures from the deep.

Charmeuse Hand Painted Poncho

 Tropical vacations to Hawaii and the Yucatan Peninsula introduced me to other varieties of seashells over the years.

Work in progress - Seaside Collection

The Seaside Collection is whimsical, combining stylized scallop and nautilus shells, representing the tranquility that comes from beach walks and contemplating the waves rolling into the shore.

Seaside Collection : Crepe de chine poncho

Crepe de chine poncho styled as a scarf

You can wear the Seaside collection year round to remind you to embrace the optimistic outlook that comes from time spent watching a sunset in warm weather climate.

Detail scallop shells

Sungold crepe sarong

I'd love to hear from you what your favorite shell beaches are, please share in the comment section or let's chat about it on Facebook!