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Shelly Pinder

Shelly Pinder

Shelly is more boring than you :P
 
 
 

Art has always been my first love. In school, I sat in the back of the classroom drawing in the margins of my notebook paper and on book covers. In my senior year of high school, I decided it was time to get some real training. I enrolled in a level III art class and then majored in illustration in college. Unfortunately, I only attended for a year due to financial constraints. With the exception of those two years, I am completely self taught (and learning more every day). Over the years, I have worked as a freelance artist, producing everything from portraits for friends and family to hand-painted mirror frames for a furniture refinisher. 

My absolute favorite subject is people; faces in particular. An avid people-watcher, I am amazed at the subtle way that a look or body position can convey pure emotion. I strive constantly to capture this. I also love all things associated with the world of fantasy. My subjects typically consist of fairies, mermaids and elves that often steer toward pinup and horror. Images that tell a story have always attracted me. Themes are also a big part of my work. Dark vs. Light, Juxtaposition of Power and the Unexpected are typical aspects in which I enjoy delving. I especially like to create works that grab people’s attention, whether in awe and appreciation or in shock and repulsion. If I can cause a person to feel a strong emotion, I feel that I’ve done my job. 
 
My preferred media are graphite, colored pencils and markers. These items allow me the ability to draw no matter where the urge strikes me. When I have the time and space, I enjoy dabbling in oils, acrylics and watercolor. Although I’ll occasionally create a drawing based on photos, most of my work starts out without any preconceived ideas of a finished product. I just start sketching and let my pencil go where it may. When ideas start to run dry, I’ll grab a book of art by one of my favorites or hit the internet for inspiration.
 
All of my works are 100% original pieces straight from my imagination. My one-of-a-kind designs range from whimsical to the macabre. I retain all reproduction and copy rights to my art. All prints are limited editions, signed and numbered with a run of 750 or less. 
 
This statement wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the great support I draw from my friends, family and fans. Since 1997, my husband has been a constant source of encouragement, never letting me give up on my dream. I also send my thanks to everyone who has helped to keep this dream alive by purchasing or simply enjoying on my work. I would be nothing without you. 

You can order items printed with my work at http://www.cafepress.com/shellypinder

Make me your friend on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/shellypinder

Favorite Fantasy/Scifi Movies and TV Shows
Legend, Labyrinth, The Last Unicorn, Firefly

Guestbook for Shelly

DateNameComment 
21 Sep 200445 Krystal
my goodness..what a wonderfull collection of art...I love it...Keep up the awsome work...
15 Oct 200445 Wriswith Brodir
Great work great work (cough needs fur, axes, and drunks(sorry barbarians)) great work
15 Feb 2006:-) Chrys Hawk Skrine
Beautiful work, but some of them have nothing to do with fantasy.
8 Jun 200645 Farie of darkness,reign
You live in arlington?Hahahahahaha i live in haltom city
4 Aug 2006:-) Nicole Offermans
You are just so awfully talented!
You have great perception and obviously the hands to transform it into pictures. Great pictures!
20 Dec 200645 David
No fair!! Why are there never any amazingly gorgeous role playing women anywhere near where I live???
25 Aug 200745 Chanyi
Loved your whole gallery, made many comments. 2
18 Feb 200845 Shree
i love you pictures i love how there are so many and the detailing and the stroke
of your pencil is. i could not help but to look at all of them.
1 Oct 2008:-) Annemie Thijs
Nice stuff in here - I liked the fairy at the water a lot. Congrats with the wacom tablet too! There’s no end to what you could do right now...!
4 May 2009:-) MT Starkey
Awesome gallery.
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