Lovely Mess

Posted on March 10, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

This is me, my life…it’s a lovely mess! It’s colorful, textured, and full of beauty. That’s often the life of a creative–messy. When I was a child I was always in trouble at home for my messy room and at … Continue reading →

Captivate

Posted on March 7, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

Artists are naturally captivated by the world. They are observers of light, sound, color, people, movement…everything that’s going on around them. On the one hand, it means they live in an amazing world filled with exciting new things to see … Continue reading →

Beautiful Strength

Posted on March 6, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

Some of you may already know that I’m a big movie fan, and of course “The Academy Awards” are a huge event in our house. I love the fact that this year offered so many amazing performances by women. Cate … Continue reading →

Character Introduction

Posted on February 22, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

My son, The Director, is currently in the process of writing his next script. The process of writing seems to be a grueling task for many writers. It’s a huge undertaking to develop characters, design a plot, and to develop … Continue reading →

Dreams and Visions

Posted on February 18, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

One of my favorite trees is a “Weeping Willow”. I feel so protected and hidden as I stand under one. My name, Shelby, actually means “estate of weeping willows”. So I have a connection to this tree in several ways. … Continue reading →

Choreography

Posted on February 14, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

SOLD! When I was a toddler (so I’ve been told), my family was shopping in a major department store, in the TV section, when The Beatles came on The Ed Sullivan Show (a repeat). I heard the music and started dancing, causing the other … Continue reading →

Bonds of Friendship

Posted on February 13, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

SOLD! “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” Anais Nin “Bonds of Friendship” 36 x 24 x 1.5 … Continue reading →

Unreserved

Posted on February 10, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

Unreserved— not restricted; frank; open; candid; sincere. I love to engage with an artist that holds nothing in reserve, who fearlessly give everything to their craft. We recently caught the film, “August: Osage County”, with Meryl Streep. Everyone knows that … Continue reading →

Exile

Posted on January 27, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

SOLD The night before I painted this abstract figurative, I had a dream about it. I won’t go into a lot of detail, but in my dream I was asked to name a title of one of my paintings and … Continue reading →

Vanquish

Posted on January 23, 2014 by shelbymcquilkin

This figurative painting started out as a failed work and turned into one of my favorites. I scraped the old painting and began drawing the three large figures. The small figure was still visible from the old painting and the new image of the 4 figures spoke to me immediately. So, I recovered the small figure and continued painting.

I also discovered something new. During the process I went to the art store and bought some oil sticks. They’re oil paint in stick form and they come in lots of amazing colors! I LOVE THEM!! I had so much fun and I can’t wait to use them again.

Wet Paint

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