Sheila Faye Politis opened Saltwater Surf Art Gallery, home of Sip and Paint Carolina Beach, on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk in April 2014. She has recently moved to the area from Costa Rica where she and her husband have a home in Playa Hermosa. Sheila spent her time there painting for local galleries, building her portfolio, and surfing world class waves. They decided to move to Carolina Beach after news they were expecting their first child who was born in October 2014. Since opening her Surf Art Gallery, Sheila began hosting Sip and Paint Classes to teach her unique style and love of art. Classes are held a few times a week in the gallery.

Sheila graduated with a BS in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University in 2012 and holds an AS in Chemistry from Anne Arundel Community College. She has incorporated her love for science and the ocean into her art to help bring awareness of current environmental issues to the general public.