My conch shell acquisition mission to the Bahamas was a success - I have twenty-something blank canvases waiting to become mermaid shell lights. Each shell takes about 8 hours from start to finish, so they will keep me busy for a while. I can't wait to see how each develops into a unique mermaid. I am only responsible for starting the process. Before painting, each shell is cleaned, dremmelled, grindered and then chiseled (to make room for the light). When the shell is ready to paint, I stare at it for a while - then I start to see a mermaid. She tells me where to put the paint and before you know it, there she is. Magic!
