October Art Newsletter

October Art Newsletter from Artist Lynnette Shelley www.LynnetteShelley.com Happy October! It's my very favorite time of the year and I hope I can share it with you! Things have been very busy the past month. Both of my original art rock bands have been busy in the studio - Green Cathedral  just released our debut album this past month, and The Red Masqueheaded into the studio last week to start work on our fifth album.  I also had a really wonderful solo show at the Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth, DE, (which closes October 8, if you haven't had a chance to see it yet) and got to spend a couple of days at the beach (a rarity for me). A view of some of my artworks at the Rehoboth Art League. However, now I am gearing up for the fall and winter. Like many artists and crafts people, the fall and winter months preceding the holiday season is our busiest time of the year. I hope I will get to share some time the next few months with you - either virtually or in person at one of my shows. As always, contact me if you wish to discuss an artwork. FEATURED OCTOBER ART SHOWS SECOND ANNUAL DELAWARE COUNTY STUDIO TOUR OCTOBER 21-22 Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM Free and open to the public Delaware County Studio Tour’s mission is to promote regional artists and contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the area by presenting original artwork. This year, there are 59 artists and 19 studios involved on the tour that stretches through many of the towns in Delaware County. I'll be a guest artist at Tour Stop. 3 at 404 South Manoa Road, Havertown, Pennsylvania. RSVP to our facebook event page here. At Tour Stop #3, you can join me, as well as artists Chris Macan, Gillian Pokalo, and Jen McCleary for the 2017 Delaware County Studio Tour.  The studio alone is worth seeing - a (possibly haunted) 19th century church and graveyard! In addition, each of the artists on the tour has created one unique "County Collector", which is an original 6x6" artwork priced exclusively for $75 during the duration of the studio tour.  First come first served.  You can view my county collector here. For those wanting to purchase a county collector, it is advisable to get to the tour early, as these pieces often sell quickly. For maps, FAQs, lists of all the artists on the tour and directions, go to www.delawarecountystudiotour.com. VOTE FOR ME I've been participating in these studio tours for a few years now (Chester County, Montgomery County and Delaware County), and they are of the most fun ways to experience art as a collector or as an appreciator. You get to meet the artists in  a relaxed and unique atmosphere and learn more about the process behind what you see on the canvas or on the panel. I hope you'll join me at this year's Delaware County Studio Tour. And, if you're so inclined,VOTE FOR ME as your favorite artist. Winning artist gets $500 and everyone who votes get entered into a drawing to win money toward an artwork purchase. You can only vote once so make your vote count here. Pictured: Chris Macan's converted (and possibly haunted?) 19th century church studio.   THE ART OF SAVING A HORSE October 13 - December 30, 2017 OPENING RECEPTION OCTOBER 13, 6-10 PM. IKON IMAGES GALLERY & SHOPPE 221 5th Street NW, Canton, Ohio A percentage of sales for this show will benefit the Last Chance Corral, a horse rescue in Athens, Ohio. As of the opening night on October 13, you can purchase art directly off the website here. Artwork can be shipped to you if you are not local to the gallery. Opening party with silent auction October 13th at 6pm. Entrance fee $5 goes directly to purchasing milk replacer for the foals at Last Chance Corral. Join in for a fun-filled night with the joyful sounds of Ginger Ackley on autoharp and John Whitacre on fiddle along w/ refreshments, silent auction, 50/50 raffle prints, and original artwork and more.... Contributing Artists: Marc Potts - Gr. Britain Kelly Potts-Martinez -  Gr. Britain Julie Wilmore - Illinois Heather Bullach - Ohio Omar Rayyan - Massachusetts Sheila Rayyan - Massachusetts Joseph Terzic - Ohio Lynnette Shelley - Pennsylvania Diane Belfiglio - Ohio Terri Howard - Ohio Mark Poole - South Carolina Tony O'Conner - Ireland Winona Nelson - Pennsylvania Susie Gordon - Ohio Char Reed - North Carolina Sharon Frank Mazgaj - Ohio Lisa jackson-Wood - Ohio Below is my artwork "Wild Heart", which was invited to be in this wonderful show. This is one of my favorite artworks so it's an honor to be a part of this benefit for rescued horses. Wild Heart by Lynnette Shelley, 30 x 30 inches, ink and acrylic on hardboard. $2700.  DETAIL

UPCOMING EVENTS For a complete list of upcoming events, please go to my website. Events are always being updated, so please be sure to follow Lynnette for the most current information.   Through October 8, 2017 "Inklings", Solo show at Rehoboth Art League, Tubbs Gallery at Henlopen Acres Campus, 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.   October 13 - December 30, 2017 "The Art of Saving a Horse", Ikon Images Gallery, 221 5th Street NW, Canton, Ohio. Opening reception on October 13, 6-10 PM. A percentage of sales for this show will benefit the Last Chance Corral, a horse rescue in Athens, Ohio. As of the opening night on October 13, you can purchase art directly off the website here.   October 21-22, 2017 Delaware County Studio Tour. Lynnette is a guest artist at Host artist Chris Macan's studio at 404 South Manoa Road, Havertown, Pennsylvania. Chris and Lynnette will also be joined by guest artists Jen McCleary and Gillian Pokalo. Hours: Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday, 11 AM - 5 PM. Free. Click here for show postcard. RSVP to the Facebook Event Page here.   October 28 , 2017 Halloween Open House and Art Show Ivystone Studio, 138 Moore Road, Downingtown, Pennsylvania. 5-10 PM. Door prizes, Come in costume if you dare.   November 3-30, 2017 Two Person Show: Lynnette Shelley and Joon Farlam at Mala Galleria, 200 East State Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Opening reception November 3, 5-9 PM.   December 1-30, 2017 Holiday Group Show, Red Raven Art Company, 138 N. Prince St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Details TBA.

Lynnette Shelley ARTIST www.LynnetteShelley.com