Sue Ellen writes:
Like anyone who wanders across a beach, I pick up shells. For me, they combine the idea of protection and security with that of beauty and simplicity of form. The Nautilus, in particular, is a shape special to me. Its spiral represents the algebra of cycles, of growth unending: a simple form belying complex concepts—something I like to call "algo-rhythms." All of my Shell paintings combine the form of shells with the idea of the movement of water. I hope to capture visually a dynamic flow of energy within a highly designed space.

Sue Ellen Brown (a.k.a. ZooLN) is equally adept at oil and acrylic painting, airbrush and dry media. A painter and portraitist, she has enjoyed more than thirty years of success in both the commercial and fine-art worlds. Her focused technique and attention to detail have earned her national awards and recognition for her work with children's books, corporate clients, and fine-art galleries nationwide. From her studio in Homewood, AL, she continues to produce a variety of paintings in a range of graphic, impressionist, and illustrative styles. More of her work can be seen at http://web.me.com/dsart/ZooLN and www.ZooLN.com.