Artistic Video Content in the Virtual 2021 Shell Show

The free 2021 Virtual Sanibel Shell Show will be held on the Sanibel Shell Club’s YouTube Channel on March 5th and 6th from noon to 3pm EST.

Overview of Virtual Shell Show Video Program

Clair Beckmann, 2021 VSSS Chair said, “There is something for everybody in the Virtual Shell Show. You’ll see a diverse variety of videos from educational content about the science of shells, to DIY shell projects, to pure fun like 101 Ways to Display Shells. You will vote for our People’s Choice Photo and could win one of several door prizes! Over 35 original video vignettes will be premiered during the 2-day Virtual Show on YouTube then made available via a link on the club’s website. We are thankful for our 50+ sponsors and to the photographers who submitted over 300  photos from 15 countries for the shell photo contest. “

Here’s a glimpse into the content of one of the artistic videos.

Sailor’s Valentine Video by Suzanne Dietsch

In her wonderful video Suzanne Dietsch, professional shell mosaic artist, will show us how she designs and creates her very unique Sailor’s Valentines in her studio in rural Illinois.  Be watching for it sometime during the Mar 5+6 premiere of the Virtual 2021 Sanibel Shell Show on our club’s YouTube channel.

Suzanne Dietsch is outstanding in her field of mosaic shell art and Sailor’s Valentines.

She is known for her creative, three-dimensional approach to this craft. Her goal is to honor the nautical folk-art history of Sailor’s Valentines while creating a more personal, contemporary spin to this treasured 1800s art form.

Brittle stars, shark’s teeth, coral, shells urchin spines all come together in Suzanne’s art. Be watching on Mar 5+6 to see her video.

 This  delightful video showcases Suzanne ‘s  valentines created from self-collected shells to fossils (this one includes loads of baby shark’s teeth), and a valentine  of sea stars (feather, brittle, twinkle and basket stars are all included). Watch for the teeny lady bug she added made out of a crab eye seed.

Suzanne Dietsch adds a bit of “life”to her mosaic shell art.

Learn how Suzanne draws out a pattern, selects shells based on her preferred three -color combination, then cleans, sorts and sizes shells, and proceeds to make her masterpieces which have won two People’s Choice awards, and blue ribbons from Philadelphia, Sarasota and Sanibel Shell Show. Suzanne teaches classes on how to make Valentines for the Nantucket Historical Association and also in Sarasota.

Special touches of unexpected elements and design make Suzanne Dietsch’s Sailor’s Valentines truly unique.

Other Artistic Videos in the Virtual Shell Show

Other show videos devoted to shell art include a tour of hobbyist Andrea Schopf’s two studios and work, and the famous Sanibel Beach Bungalow Doll House created by Sanibel local MaryBeth Greenplate.

Andrea Schopf’s video will amaze you with studio tours and glimpses into her one-of-a-kind artistic creations. Watch for Andrea’s video during the Mar 5+6 Virtual 2021 Shell Show..
MaryBeth Greenplate designed her shell doll house to be a Sanibel Beach Bungalow. Watch the Virtual Shell Show on Mar 5+6 to see her video on how she designed and decorated this amazing project.

Contact Us

For questions about the Virtual Shell Show, email us at shellshow@sanibelshellclub.com. Get more information as it is revealed on our 2021 Virtual Sanibel Shell Show webpage.

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