DISCOVER MY WORLD
' Portraying the gentler side of life
in rural Canada through
the mind's eye and heart of a gentle soul '
This is what 'they' wrote:
Shelley has been a professional painter since 1992, with her work accepted in galleries starting in 1996. By 1998, her art made debut in the United States, and by 2000, it gained international recognition. Her puzzle and cross stitch charts are available worldwide, found in numerous shops across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada.
This is what 'they' said:
Outside the box never really struck Shelley McVittie as an interesting turn of phrase.
And then she took her art there.
An artist since…always, Shelley began showcasing her unique imagination to all in 1991, bringing Acrylic interpretations of her Victorian-era visions to life.
When her historic buildings, rolling scenescapes, and quaint musings of everyday life couldn’t be contained by framework, Shelley broke the mold and began stretching her creations onto the mat borders.
This technique, fittingly called ‘extensions’, quickly became her trademark, as collectors clamored to have a unique and personalized mat plus painting hanging from their walls.
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This is what 'they' asked:
What drew you to paint in this type of style you've adapted?
"I’ve always been captivated by the charm of simpler times, where vibrant colors danced through art and life. From a young age, I discovered that the strokes of a brush and the vibrant hues of paint allowed me to express my innermost thoughts and feelings far better than words ever could."
What message are you trying to convey through your art?
"Every painting should communicate directly and solely with the viewer. The significance of hearing the artist rationalize so deeply personal is questionable".
What is your process of creating these images?
"The process of being creative is often unpredictable. Imagination sparks new ideas every day, drawing from a mix of thoughts. However, turning those ideas into something tangible, like a piece of art, can come in waves—some days are brimming with productivity, while other days may feel completely unproductive".
How do you measure the success of a painting?
"To me, success is defined by the emotional reaction my canvas can inspire. If my artwork doesn't resonate emotionally like music does, I feel I have not fully communicated the feelings I aimed to express".
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