About Us

About Seaside Selkie Studio

Seaside Selkie Studio began as a small spark — a love of color, storytelling, and the ocean breeze — brought to life by Jennifer Hoffmann. My art journey started almost by accident at Everett Community College, where I took an elective art class and instantly fell under its spell. One class turned into a passion, and that passion grew into a calling. I followed it all the way to Utah State University, where I earned my degree in Graphic Design and learned to blend creativity with technology — a mix I never knew I’d love so much.

Art has always been part of my family’s tide. My mom painted murals on our bathroom walls, my dad worked with his hands, and the rest of the family taught me the joy of curiosity and craft. I grew up believing that art isn’t just made — it’s lived. That belief still guides everything I create today, from bright paintings to playful digital designs and all the experiments in between.

And then there’s Crixus, the heart (and fur) of Seaside Selkie Studio. He’s a full-blooded Manx with a proud tail and a strong personality. Once rescued from a rough start, he now reigns as Studio Supervisor, schedule enforcer, and morale booster. If a painting leaves with a cat hair or two beneath the paint, consider it a signature of love.

Each piece that comes from Seaside Selkie Studio carries a bit of sea air, a touch of magic, and the belief that art — like life — is best when it’s a little messy, a little wild, and completely from the heart.