This is a little experiment I worked on after reading an article about ivy leaves and hearts symbolizing snakes. I’ve been making progress on my Strange Costumes altered book project. Check out Chapter 3 at the Cafe Crem blog if you’re curious.
Electric Blue
October 4, 2009 — shelleymhouse
Racing through the unknown,
I forgot to stop and look
At the view.
The shifting hue,
Sparks that flew, fresh and new,
Decorating my landscape.
A gentle breeze where
Flowers grew;
Electric blue, stirring up
My garden of lost wishes.
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Cyan has been my favorite color to use lately in my art. I titled this piece Electric Blue, hoping it would inspire a poem. This first attempt sounds a little forced to me, based on a list of words that rhyme with “blue;” but it is growing on me.
Mrs. Butterfly
September 28, 2009 — shelleymhouse
I wasn’t expecting my butterfly art to turn out so dark, but sometimes art just happens like that.
Octopus Wish
September 24, 2009 — shelleymhouse
I was rather taken with this small, colorful octopus at the local aquarium.
Raspberry Kiss
September 19, 2009 — shelleymhouse
I started this piece a year ago. I just blew some of the dust off to finish it. I’m excited to discover how to do a drop shadow in Photoshop!
The Sitting: Stephanie in Spring
September 16, 2009 — shelleymhouse
I finally got the time to go through my sketchbook from May. This was one of my favorites.
Honeysuckle Haven
September 8, 2009 — shelleymhouse
I have a particular fondness for honeysuckle, after finding it surrounding my campsite in Tennessee last year.
The Heart of the Matter
September 5, 2009 — shelleymhouse
I’ve been paying more attention to nature this summer. I’m always amazed with the small details, and when I find little hearts in a leaf, I can’t help writing a poem.
Garden Sisters
August 28, 2009 — shelleymhouse
I’ve been practicing drawing faces lately. Most of them look grumpy. But I found a few that looked interesting together. I try to imagine their conversation, as they sit in a garden together, sipping tea.
First Thursday Gallery Walk in Buckhead
July 1, 2009 — shelleymhouse
I am excited to announce that my piece “Lines of a Woman” is showing at the Atlanta Artists Center, at 2979 Grandview Ave., for the First Thursday Gallery Walk in Buckhead tomorrow night, July2 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
TREASURE HUNT: The first person to email a photo of themselves at the gallery with my art will win a coffee cup featuring original Art by Shelley! Email must be received at art@shelleymhouse.com by 12 noon, eastern time, July 4. Please include your name and mailing address with your entry.
Light refreshments will be served at each gallery. Other participating galleries include:
Alan Avery Art Company Hagedorn Foundation Gallery
315 East Paces Ferry Road 425 Peachtree Hills Ave.#25
alanaveryartcompany.com hagedornfoundationgallery.org
Anne Irwin Fine Art Huff Harrington Fine Art
25D Bennett Street 4240 Rickenbacker Drive
anneirwinfineart.com huffharrington.com
Atlanta Artists Center Lagerquist Gallery
2979 Grandview Avenue 3235 Paces Ferry Place NW
atlantaartistscenter.org lagerquistgallery.net
Altanta Art Gallery Mason Murer Projects
3005 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite B 325 East Paces Ferry Road
atlantaartgallery.com masonmurer.com
Catherine Kelleghan Gallery The Sportsman’s Gallery
309 East Paces Ferry Road, #130 309 East Paces Ferry Road, #120
catherinekelleghangallery.com sportsmansgallery.com
Copeland Collection Gallery Tew Galleries
309 East Paces Ferry Road, #101 425 Peachtree Hills Avenue #24
404.467.9464 tewgalleries.com
David Gallery/Painting Exchange TULA Art Center and MOCA GA
365 Peachtree Hills Avenue, #103 75 Bennett Street
404.841.5500 tulaartcenter.com
DE Fine Art Gallery Twenty 21 Collections/Gallery Rodin
309 East Paces Ferry Road, #105 309 East Paces Ferry Rd. #110
defineartgallery.com 2021collectionsgalleryrodin.com
365 Peachtree Hills Avenue, #103 75 Bennett Street
404.841.5500 tulaartcenter.com
DE Fine Art Gallery Twenty 21 Collections/Gallery Rodin
309 East Paces Ferry Road, #105 309 East Paces Ferry Rd. #110
defineartgallery.com 2021collectionsgalleryrodin.com
