March Art Newsletter: Two New Art Books + Radley Run Art Show, Eco Arts at JAM, Mosaic Muse at City Hall + LOTS of NEW ART

March Art News

ARTIST LYNNETTE SHELLEY

www.lynnetteshelley.com

Happy March Everyone!
As we head out of the tail-end of winter, I know everyone is ready to get out of the house, ditch the winter clothes, start their spring cleaning or be on the look out for the first green things peeping out of the landscape. And while you're out, there is no better time to bring color back into your life with some art. I have a lot going on in the spring months, and I hope to see you at some of my shows. And for those of you who live too far away for a show, you can always see my work online on my websiteand I can ship just about anywhere.I can bring my art To YOU. Recently one collector contacted me from Texas to purchase an artwork I had at a show in Pennsylvania. I contacted the venue, had them marked the piece as sold and then shipped out the work to the collector in time for his birthday. Just email me if you want to discuss how you can give yourself or a loved one the gift of art.

SAVE THE DATE
For the past two years I have taken part in the wonderfulChester County Studio Tour as a guest artist at Monique Kendikian Sarkessian's lovely studio and home. This year, Monique has decided to be a guest artist another studio so I'll be changing venues and will be hosted by artist Jennifer Domal at her home studio in West Chester. Jennifer is an amazing artist who makes fantastic acid-etched and inked pysanky eggs in addition to intricate abstract pattern works. So save the date forMay 16-17 and bookmark Jennifer's studio location in West Chester, PA.. We will also be serving lots of yummy goodies for all of our guests in a fun, relaxed atmosphere so if you were very curious about my art or process or just want to see my work in person or buy yourself the gift of original art, you should come out.

This year there are 100 artists and 48 studiosparticipating in the tour which takes place at artists homes and studios all across Chester County Pennsylvania. If you have never gone, it's a great way to get up close and personal with artists and their art, while informally touring their studio space and getting to purchase all kinds of art in a wide variety of price ranges.

I will be also sending out postcard reminders for the show for those of you who have added your mailing addresses to my mailing list and live within driving distance to the tour. If you have not done so already, please update your mailing list information so I have your address if you would like to receive a postcard reminder.

Another benefit of the tour is each artist is offering a"County Collector" which is a special 6x6 inch artwork available for purchase for 75 dollars. Each artist has only ONE of these collectible pieces and when this idea debuted last year there were lines outside some of the artists' studio doors before the show opened so people could get first crack at them. The County Collectors are only available for this special price the weekend of the tour. I am about to start working on my County Collector piece (and the Chester County Studio Tour website will be posting images of all the artists pieces in the weeks leading up to the tour so you can see what will be available).

Here is a photo of last year's County Collector piece that went to a lucky collector for $75 during the tour. My new piece is also 6x6 inches and will be mixed media on hardboard that comes with a custom black floater frame.

BELOW: "Early Bird", 6 x 6 inches, mixed media on hardboard. SOLD as a "County Collector" piece at last year's Chester County Studio Tour.

TWO NEW ART BOOKS FEATURING MY WORK TO BE PUBLISHED THIS SPRING!
A couple of years ago I was contacted by two different authors who wanted to include my work in two different anthologies featuring contemporary animal artists. Well, the long wait is almost over as both books are due to be published by Schiffer Publishing this Spring! Details below:

Wildlife Art Today
by Cindy Ann Coldiron
Publishes April 28
Pre-Order on Amazon here.

The Contemporary Art of Nature: Mammals
by E. Ashley Rooney
Publishes Feb. 28 2015
Pre-Order on Amazon here.

Upcoming Events

Please note: I have some juried show entries still in the works so possible additional show dates may be added to this list. Please join my facebook page, twitter page or bookmark my website's events page for last minute schedule change announcements.

Through March 27th, 2015
"Mosaic Muse", Art In City Hall, Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Room 116, City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Reception is March 12, 5-7 PM

March 4 - May 2 , 2015
Spring "Eco Arts" Exhibition at JAM Gallery, 321 East King Street, Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Receptions on March 14 and April 11,, 5-8 PM.

March 6-7, 2015
Radley Run Art Invitational, Radley Run Country Club, 1100 Country Club Road, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Hours: March 6, 6-10 PM; March 7, 10 AM - 3 PM.
Details: You are invited to attend the Sixth Annual Radley Run Art Invitational showcasing 50 selected local artists.
Join us at Radley Run Country Club Friday evening March 6th, 6-10PM for a lively reception with music,
hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and fantastic art. Visit the gallery again on Saturday, March 7, 10AM to 3PM to
experience a quieter viewing environment and you are welcome to stick around and enjoy Radley Run’s Pub
for lunch or dinner on both days. Simply give Radley Run a call at 610-793-1660 to make your reservation.
Also, keep in mind thirty percent (30%) of artwork sales and 100% of the silent auction sales will benefit Safe
Harbor and the Chester County Art Association. The Silent Auction will close at 2:00 pm on Saturday, so
be sure to stop in early.

April 25 - May 10, 2015
Historic Yellow Springs Art Show, at The Lincoln Building, Village of Yellow Springs, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Additional details TBA.

May 1-29, 2015
Chester County Studio Tour Preview Show, The Art Trust / Meridian Bank, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Opening Reception is May 1, 5-8 PM.

May 16-17, 2015 | Chester County Studio Tour. Lynnette's tour stop will be as a guest artist atJennifer Domal's Studio, 1604 Pulaski Drive, West Chester, Pennsylvania. Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM Sunday. FREE and open to the public.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE....
And for those of you into music, both of my bands (The Red Masque and Green Cathedral) are playing togetherMARCH 6 as we open up for New York's legendary Martin Bisi. The show will be an all ages, free show at The Rotunda in Philadelphia (on the University of Pennsylvania's campus). Details here.

Latest Artworks

Below is new work I've created in the past month. Please click on images / links for larger views of the artwork.

TO PURCHASE any artwork please emaillynnette@lynnetteshelley.com.

Layaway is available on all artworks over $300.
Shipping also available on all works.
Prints are also available on many works starting at $30 plus shipping.
Just ask.
MANY MORE Artworks available atwww.lynnetteshelley.com

Gloriana
16 x 12 inches,
mixed media on wood panel
$575 for sale.

In Dreams
8 x 8 inches, mixed media on hardboard
$185 framed for sale

From the Garden
Ink and Acrylic on illustration board
16 x 20 inches, 22 x 28" approx. framed*
$950 framed
This piece is currently at the framers. Photos of the work in its frame will be posted on the website when the framing is complete.