Author Archives: Suzanne

The 2021 Sailor’s Valentine workshop schedule has been posted by Nantucket Historical Association.I will be teaching 2 classes this summer. To see full schedule for decorative arts workshops and workshop details go to…..https://nha.org/learn/decorative-arts/workshops/sailors-valentine/ The 3 day class will complete a … Continue reading →

The 2021 first virtual Shell Show is not over. Many shell show videos can be accessed through YouTube. Just search my name Suzanne Marie Dietsch or try this link… Then click on picture to open video on YouTube. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/621426448585705440/

Kathleen’s Art Gallery has a display of outstanding sailor’s valentines among the many beautiful art pieces available. For sailor’s valentine art she represents 3 of today’s top, award winning shell artists. Karine Almir, Jane Santini, and myself, Suzanne Marie Dietsch. … Continue reading →

Tim has finished a new group of frames that are available on the Treasures section of my website. Sizes range from 6″ to 9″. The newest frames have been engraved with ships on 4 of the 8 sides. This is … Continue reading →

Trying something new and moving in a different direction challenges one’s creativity. Here is a different look for a sailor’s valentine. This category is often referred to as using a found object such as a photo, painting, piece of scrimshaw … Continue reading →

Joanne Gregory has been making a Valentine for a friend who has been hospitalized for 35 days with COVID 19. Her friend has finally turned the corner and will recover. Joanne finished this treasured valentine for her. Remember to pass … Continue reading →

All the flowers are made with shells.  The leaves are painted.  The stems are green tusk shells.  The top and bottom yellow and orange decorations are jingle shells.  The yellowish flowers are made with coquina shells and the purple centers … Continue reading →