About Susan Villanova

Artist Bio – Susan Villanova

Hi and welcome to my website! I am the artist behind Broken Beach Art, a coastal decor brand rooted in storytelling, sustainability, and the quiet poetry of the sea. As a coastal artist and lifelong beachcomber, I create handmade seashell art, and ocean-inspired home decor using natural treasures I’ve gathered from the shores of Southwest Florida and beyond. Each shell, fragment, and piece of driftwood I collect is part of the ocean’s vast mosaic—weathered by waves, kissed by time, and full of stories.

In my early days, I searched for perfect shells. Now, I’m drawn to the broken ones—the ones shaped by resilience. These aged pieces speak of journeys through tide and storm, and I transform them into coastal art that celebrates imperfection, beauty, and memory.

From beach house shelf accents to nautical wall shadowboxes, every piece I create is infused with the spirit of the sea. I’ve beachcombed coast to coast, gathering the most unusual and evocative materials—whelk fragments, sea glass, fossilized oysters, and so much more. I often return from the beach with a bag full of inspiration, ready to create something new.

My goal is to bring the beach to you—whether you’re decorating a seaside cottage or dreaming of the shore from afar. Through eco-friendly coastal decor and nature-inspired gifts, I invite you to feel the sand between your toes and hear the ocean’s whisper, wherever you are.