Found shells are sometimes in perfect condition  but most often, not.  They were intended to be used as a creature's  home, but when cast off, humans have found many uses for them. They have been used as money, jewelry, and building material, just to mention a few.  I find them to be beautiful.  

'SeaShell Series No.1'©2013
Original Acrylic on Canvas (5"x5") 

'Sea Shell Series No.2'©2013
Original Acrylic on Canvas (5"x5") 
(In a Private Collection)

'Sea Shell Series No.3'©2013
Original Acrylic on Canvas (5"x5")
(In a Private Collection) 

'Sea Shell Series No.4'©2010
Original Acrylic on Canvas
 In a Private Collection
(In a Private Collection)

'Sea Shell Series No. 5'©2013
Original Acrylic on Canvas (5"x5") 
(In a Private Collection)

'Sea Shell Series No.6'©2010
Original Acrylic on Canvas
  (In a Private Collection)

Sea Shell Series No. 7 ©2013
Original Acrylic painting on Canvas (15"x30")
Giclee on Canvas (15"x30")

Sea Shell Series No. 8 ©2013
Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas (20"x20")
Giclee on Canvas (20"x20")

'SeaShell Series No. 9' ©2013
Original acrylic on canvas (24"x36") 

'Conch Shell No. 1' ©2013
Original acrylic on canvas (16"x20") 
Giclee on canvas (16"x20") 

'Conch Shell No.2' ©2013
Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas (18"x24")