August Art Newsletter

 

View this email in your browser ART NEWSLETTER “All At Sea (The Sea Horses)”, 24 x 30 inches, mixed media on wood panel. Visit My Website! Happy birthday month! It’s my 17th anniversary of leaving my “day job” to pursue working for myself as an artist, and I also celebrated a milestone birthday a couple of days ago. In other happy news, I got off the waitlist for a really prestigious festival that is celebrating its own 50th anniversary this weekend. It’s my first year at the show, and I hope you’ll join us this weekend to celebrate! THIS WEEKEND! August 17-18, 2024 Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, 101 Chautauqua Drive, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. Hours: Saturday 9-6 PM; Sunday 9-5 PM. My art and I will be located at Booth #120. See map. The Lebanon County Commissioners have officially designated 2024 as the Year of the Arts in Mount Gretna. This designation comes in honor of the 50th year of the Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, which will take place on Aug. 17 and 18, and feature 200+ exhibitors. The celebration will highlight all types of art across the county, including theatre, music, and visual arts. The Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show is proud to be considered as one of the best shows in the country. It was awarded Sunshine Magazine’s “200 Best” for more than a decade and is ranked a top tourist event in Lebanon County, PA. Late Summer / Early Fall Schedule All events are subject to change and additional shows may be scheduled. Please always check www.lynnetteshelley.com/events for my latest show information.​ ​ August 17-18, 2024 | Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, 101 Chautauqua Drive, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. Hours: Saturday 9-6 PM; Sunday 9-5 PM. Lynnette is at Booth #120. See map. ​ September 1-28, 2024 | Highlight Artist at Red Raven Art Company, 138 North Prince Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Opening Reception: September 6, 5-8 PM. ​ September 9 - October 20, 2024 | "Little Luxuries", small works group show, Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, Pennsylvania. Buyers Preview By Invitation Only: Friday, September 13, 6-8 PM; Closing Reception: Thursday, October 17, 5:30 – 7:30 PM ​ September 14-15, 2024 | Rose Squared Art Show Ludwig's Corner, Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Arena, 1326 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. Hours: 10-5 PM Daily. Lynnette is at Booth #108. See map. ​ October 19-20 2024 | Rose Squared Art Show Fall Brookdale Park, 473 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield / Montclair, New Jersey. Hours: 10-5 PM Daily. 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 are currently working on 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 and are working on new material for a forthcoming release.​ Originally from Delaware, Shelley lives in Ambler and maintains a private studio in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania. www.lynnetteshelley.com lynnette@lynnetteshelley.com