About Shelley
Shelley has been a professional artist since her mid-twenties. Her work has included that of a graphic designer, illustrator and art director. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Painting has always been her first love. Light and colour are the two predominantelements that she brings to her paintings. Her work has ranged from portraiture and figurative through charcoal and pencil rendering. Although having a tendency towards realism her love of impressionism has a bold impact on her artistic style.

Shelley hopes never to be coralled into just one look or technique. "Exploring all areas of painting and imagery is a dream that fascinates me and here are so many beautiful images in the world that I would hate to be contained."

Travelling is another of Shelley's passions and she brings many of these images to her work. Italy is a favourite place because of the quality and texture of the light.