Meet the Artist
Shelia Marie Hunter
Painter. Storyteller. Creator of wearable art.
"I paint because I have something to say — and I want you to wear it."
Shelia Marie Hunter is the artist and founder behind Carrie Louise Designs — a wearable art brand born from a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, resilience, and creative expression.
Every garment Shelia creates is painted entirely by hand. No prints. No shortcuts. Just brushes, fabric, and a vision that refuses to be ordinary.
Her Story
The Story Behind the Brush
Where It Began
Shelia's love of art began long before she ever picked up a paintbrush for fabric. Raised with a deep appreciation for color, expression, and beauty in unexpected places, she spent years channeling creativity through various mediums — always searching for the one that felt most like home.
A Personal Turning Point
When Shelia was diagnosed with alopecia — a condition that causes hair loss — it became a defining moment. Rather than retreating, she leaned into visibility. She began painting not just as an art form, but as an act of courage. Carrie Louise Designs became her declaration: that beauty is not diminished by difference. It is deepened by it.
The Birth of Carrie Louise Designs
Named as a tribute to the women who shaped her — Carrie Louise Designs launched as a way to share that courage with others. Each collection is an invitation: to be bold, to be seen, and to wear your story without apology.
The Process
Artistic Philosophy
Shelia paints with expressive, flowing brushstrokes — drawing from abstract expressionism, folk art traditions, and the raw energy of street style. She works primarily on denim, leather, and natural fabrics, choosing materials that age beautifully and carry the weight of real life.
Handcrafted
Every piece is painted by hand, one brushstroke at a time.
One of a Kind
No two garments are ever identical. Your piece is yours alone.
Intentional
Each design carries meaning — color, form, and feeling chosen with care.
Empowering
Wearable art that reminds you: you are the canvas and the masterpiece.
"Every brushstroke is a conversation between the artist and the wearer."
Ready to wear your story?
Browse the collections or start a custom order — a piece created just for you.