May Art Newsletter - Chester County Studio Tour is here!

 

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ART NEWSLETTER “Blooming in Yellow”, 20 x 16 inches, mixed media on wood panel. $975 Chester County Studio Tour is back! Hi Everyone! Happy Mother’s Day to those who celebrate. One of my favorite times of the year is next weekend and I hope you will come join in the fun. The annual Chester County Studio Tour is finally here. Details below: May 16-17, 2026 Chester County Studio Tour is back! Once again, I am a guest artist at Tour Stop #14, Nilanjan Bhowmik's studio, 101 Valley Hill Rd, Exton, PA Hours: Sat: 10-6 PM; Sun: 11-4 PM. RSVP to our Facebook Event Page This year's Chester County Studio Tour will have 59 studios and 172 artists that you can visit for free - including steampunk artist Nilanjan Bhowmik and mixed media painter Lynnette Shelley. All artists will have their unique work for sale during the tour. Art Comes to Life: Meet the Artists,Explore the Studios, & Take Home Inspiration. Experience a weekend of art, inspiration, and discovery at the 16th annual Chester County Studio Tour on May 16th and 17th! Featuring several artists across multiple studios, this interactive event invites you into the creative spaces where art comes to life. Explore vibrant paintings, intricate sculptures, and mixed-media masterpieces while meeting the artists and uncovering the stories behind each piece. More than just an art show, it’s a chance to connect, collect, and immerse yourself in creativity. Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable journey through Chester County’s thriving art scene! MORE INFO on the artists and the Chester County Studio Tour: https://www.countystudiotour.com/ Click here for Maps. COUNTY COLLECTOR: ONE UNIQUE 6" x 6" ORIGINAL ART Buying a piece of art from a local artist does so much, not just for the artist, but for the community. It nurtures and gives value to the creativity in that community. Chester County Studio Tour has invited the artists to create only one County Collector for $90. Whether this is your first time buying original art or you are a seasoned collector, there is now something for everyone. My "County Collector" for the Chester County Studio Tour: "Goldfinch and Plum Tree", 6 x 6 inches, ink and acrylic on hardbord. Comes with black floater style frame. Art On Bridge Guest Artist Through May 31, 2026 Art on Bridge, 252 Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA GALLERY HOURS Thursday 4pm to 8pm Friday 4pm to 8pm Saturday 11pm to 7pm Sunday 12pm to 4pm Art On Bridge is a small art collective in the heart of Phoenixville showcasing a variety of local resident artists as well as a rotating roster of guest regional artists. I hope you’ll check out the space! I have a variety of works in the gallery. Recent Work The following original artworks were created in the past few weeks. Interested in purchasing an artwork from me? Please email me at lynnette@lynnetteshelley.com with inquiries or come out to a show and see what work I have in person. You may also arrange a private studio visit if you are interested in seeing a work in person. My studio is located in Maple Glen, PA (near Philadelphia, Willow Grove, and Horsham, PA). “Smiling Crocodile”, 30 x 40 inches, ink and acrylic on wood panel. $3,600 “Blooming in Yellow”, 20 x 16 inches, mixed media on wood panel. $975 “August Blooms”, 16 x 12 inches, mixed media on wood panel. $600 “Great White on Blue”, 8 x 8 inches, mixed media on wood panel. $225. “Swallowtail and Dandelions”, 8 x 8 inches, mixed media on wood panel. $225. “Jumping Rabbit”, 8x8 inches, mixed media on wood panel. $225 “Night Loon”, 8 x 8 inches, ink and acrylic on wood panel. $225. 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 released a new studio album in early 2026. Shelley is also the vocalist in Green Cathedral, a contemporary art rock band. They released their debut album in September 2017 and are currently recording a new studio album. Originally from Delaware, Shelley lives in Philadelphia and maintains a private art studio in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania. www.lynnetteshelley.com lynnette@lynnetteshelley.com