Theresa Shelton

It doesn't matter if I am standing in a field of wildflowers or on the sidewalk of a quaint little town or have my toes in a sandy beach; making art is in my soul. Streams of light flooding a doorway, multicolored sunsets, petals sprinkled with iridescent dust pull at my creative side.

Trudging out on location with art supplies in my backpack, searching the countryside for scenes to paint makes for a perfect day. If the weather is bad, I can pull out photos I've taken of favorite spots or search the house for pieces to an intimate still life. I want to be comforted by the images I create and hope the viewer can sense my serenity.

In a quest to better myself, I have studied under several regional and national artists, meshing them together to form my own style. My efforts with oils and pastels have led to numerous exhibitions, awards and commissions.