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Hello everyone! It’s finally here! The Chester County Studio Tour returns this month. I’ll be a guest artist at Studio #20 in Chester Springs, PA. Details below:

Chester County Studio Tour MAY 19-20-21, 2023 Shop directly from the artists during the Chester County Studio Tour Weekend! We are Studio #20 located at The Jeweled Warrior, 110 Pottstown Pike Chester Springs, PA 19425 RSVP to the Facebook Event Page. Unofficial Preview Party: Friday May 19th 5-8pm. Refreshments provided Official Tour Hours Saturday, May 20: 10-6 PM Sunday, May 21: 11-5 PM Featuring works by Chester County Artists: Miranda Blas Kristin Costin Jennifer Domal Linda Lurcott Kiya Nicole Lynnette Shelley More About the Tour: Explore 79 art studios in Chester County and get to know the artists showing in them. See how and where these 200 artists create. Learn about their craft and find a unique piece to start your day. Support local artists, understand their stories and connect with the art world around you. County Studio Tour is a spectacular way to explore the creative world of local artists. What is often inaccessible to the public is the ability to see an artist in their own space, working on pieces that they are passionate about. By being able to connect with the art and artist on a deeper level, it is possible to retain those special moments that art provokes. The Chester County Studio Tour provides that connection for one weekend yearly. www.countystudiotour.com

“County Collectors”

Every year, participating artists are asked to create one unique 6- x 6-inch piece of original art and sell it for $90. County Studio Tour wants to make art affordable for everyone and wants to show that art can be everywhere. Whether this is your first time buying original art or you are a seasoned collector, the tour has something for everyone. In some instances, a favorite artist might be out of someone's price range, but with the County Collectors Club, art is within reach. Some art enthusiasts are out of wall space yet enjoy the thrill of adding new art to their collection. This becomes possible with the County Collectors Club since the pieces are considered small. ​ All the pieces are uniform in size and framed with a simple, elegant black frame. To assure quality and uniqueness, all pieces will have a specially-marked certificate printed on the back commemorating the year's studio tour. County Studio Tour asks the artist to create only one commemorative piece of art, so plan your day and get out early to ensure you have art on your walls by Monday! For more information on the County Collectors, please click here.

My County Collector for this year’s Chester County Studio Tour: “Racing Rabbit”, ink, acrylic and “fauxsaic” (hand-cut and colored paper collage) on wood panel. 6 x 6  inches. $90* (price is exclusive to the tour only and is not available prior to official tour dates of May 20-21, 2023).

Spring & Summer Art Show Schedule See more at https://www.lynnetteshelley.com/events ​Through May 31, 2023 | "View: Experience the Art of theChester County Studio Tour" (Group Art Show), Chester County ArtAssociation, 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester,Pennsylvania.  ​May 13 - June 9, 2023 | "Birds of a Feather" juried art show, Duke Gallery at the Community Art Center, 414 Plus Mill Road, Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Opening reception is May 21, 2-4 PM. .  ​May 19-20-21, 2023 | Chester County StudioTour.; Lynnette's stop on the tour will be studio #20 at the Jeweled Warrior (110 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA), along with artists Kristin Costin (host studio), Jennifer Domal, Miranda Blas, Kiya Nicole, and Linda Lurcott. Hours: Unofficial Friday Evening Preview, 5-8 PM; Official Hours: Saturday, 10-6 PM, Sunday, 11-5 PM. RSVP to the Facebook Event Page. ​June 24-25, 2023 | Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Summer Fine Craft Fair at Ludwig's Corner, Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show grounds, 1326 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. Hours: Saturday, 10-5 PM; Sunday, 10-4 PM. ​July 29-30, 2023 | Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Craft Fair – Summer Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St, Wilmington, Delaware. Hours: Satuturday, 10-5 PM; Sunday, 10-4 PM. August 1-31, 2023 | Three-person featured show, Red Raven Art Company,138 North Prince Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Artist Reception:Friday, August 4th from 5 – 7 pm plus Artist Talk on Saturday August19th at 1 pm. Additional details to be announced.

Recent Artwork Spotlight View my artwork online at www.lynnetteshelley.com Interested in purchasing an artwork from me? Please email me at lynnette@lynnetteshelley.com or shop online at www.lynnetteshelley.com! ”Resting Deer”, 18 x 24 inches, ink, acrylic and “Fauxsaic” (hand-cut and colored paper collage) on wood panel. $1295.

“Dreaming Ducks”, ink and acrylic on wood panel, 18 x 24 inches. $1295

Thank you! Until next time….. Lynnette Shelley www.lynnetteshelley.com

ABOUT THE ARTIST Lynnette Shelley is an award-winning Pennsylvania artist specializing in contemporary mixed media animal paintings. Having a great love of wildlife, nature, patterns and archetypes, Shelley fuses these influences into her strikingly unique artworks. Her paintings strike a primal chord in many viewers, with almost Jungian associations to the colors and shapes. Her highly detailed and complex compositions are created using a sophisticated process developed from a buildup of multiple layers incorporating techniques in both drawing and painting - from crosshatching to ink splatter to linear painting. Some of Shelley's work (her “fauxsaic” paintings) also incorporates elements of collage in which she adds hand-colored and cut watercolor paper to the artwork in a process that resembles mosaic tile. Shelley's animal and nature themed artworks have been displayed nationally as well as regionally at museums, art galleries and other venues. In 2021, Shelley was awarded "Master Artisan" status by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. In addition to her fine art pursuits, Shelley is also the co-founder of The Red Masque, an original dark art rock / progressive rock band she has been writing and performing in since 2001. The Red Masque recently released a new studio album. Shelley is also the vocalist in Green Cathedral, a contemporary art rock band. They released their debut album in September 2017.​ Originally from Delaware, Shelley lives in Ambler and maintains a private studio in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania. www.lynnetteshelley.com lynnette@lynnetteshelley.com