About Shelby
Shelby Elizabeth is an artist living and working in Austin, Texas.
In 2014, Shelby graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL, where she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration.
Shelby's artwork is completed using primarily traditional mediums, concentrating on ink drawings and handmade embroidery.
Shelby explains, "The need for patience, attention to detail, and at the same time spontaneity lends itself to the beauty of my artwork. I love expressing the world through moving lines, whether it is through needle and thread, or a fine tip ink pen.
Currently, nature has been Shelby's primary focus. She enjoys rendering plants and animals to both improve her own abilities and to depict their expressive nature. Exploring wildlife, either directly from life or through a photograph, helps her to reinvigorate her passion for nature.
Shelby's original artwork, prints and custom work are available directly through the artist here. Prints and originals are available locally in Austin, TX at the Art for the People Gallery and Artus Co Gallery. Upcoming shows and events are listed here.
Selected Shows & Honors
2022 'Septemberfest at Museum of the Southwest' -- Midland, TX
2022 'St. James Court Art Show' -- Louisville, KY
2022 'Ann Arbor Art Festival - The Original' -- Ann Arbor, MI
2022 'Affordable Arts Festival' -- Littleton, CO
2022 'Denver Arts Fest' -- Denver, CO
2022 'Red Poppy Fest' -- Georgetown, TX
2022 'Pecan St Fest' -- Austin, TX
2022 'The Woodlands Waterway Art Fest' - The Woodlands, TX
2022 'Deep Ellum Art Fest' - Dallas, TX
2021 'Armadillo Christmas Bazaar' -- Austin, TX
2021 'Blue Genie Holiday Art Bazaar' -- Austin, TX
2021 'East Austin Studio Tour' -- TreeGarden, Austin, TX
2021 'West Austin Studio Tour' -- Modern Living Art, Austin, TX
2021 'Art Hop XIV' -- Georgetown Art Center, Georgetown, TX
2021 'Deustchen Pfest' -- Pfluger Park, Pflugerville TX
2021 'Lubbock Arts Festival' -- Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Lubbock, TX
2020 'Art Hop XIII, 2nd Place in 2D Representational' -- Georgetown Art Center, Georgetown, TX
2020 'Art + Love= Home Show' -- Art for the People, Austin TX
2019 'Fall Pecan Street Festival' -- Downtown 6th Street, Austin TX
2019 'East Austin Studio Tour' -- Austin School of Film, Austin TX
2019 'West Austin Studio Tour' -- Blue Genie Big Top, Austin TX
2019 'reImagine' Show, Honorable Mention -- Round Rock Arts Association, Round Rock TX
2019 'Art of Celebration' Show -- Art for the People, Austin TX
2018 'Blue Genie Art Bazaar' -- Austin, TX
2018 'East Austin Studio Tour' -- Austin School of Film, Austin TX
2018 'Art Will Save Us' Show -- Cherry Cola Dog Gallery, Austin TX
2017 'Bling Bling' Show -- Art.Work Gallery, Austin TX
2017 'Pancakes and Booze' Show -- Elysium, Austin TX
2017 'Alcohol Art Show', Super Rad Collective -- Jerry's Artarama, Austin TX
2017 'Baby Animal' Show -- Terra Toys Gallery, Austin TX
2017 'Hive Mind', Super Rad Art Collective -- Jerry's Artarama, Austin TX