Shirley blends her enjoyment of nature with her passion for
artistic realism to produce fine art paintings of a wide range of subjects. In
her paintings of landscapes and nautical scenes she captures an array of moods
through skillful use of bursts of color for brilliant sunsets and sunrises or
subtle applications of paint resulting in atmospheric depth and drama. Attention
to detail brings wildlife and waterfowl to life and tempts and arouses the
senses when viewing her still life creations.
After retiring from a
corporate career, Shirley received most of her formal art training through the
Art League of Alexandria in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area where she
studied with some of the most talented and prominent artists in the country. Her
award-winning work has been featured in major publications, appears regularly in
juried exhibits in the U.S. and is held in private and corporate collections
around the world. She accepts commissions to create custom artwork for her
clients. Shirley is the Founder and President of Harbour View Gallery, LLC (harbourviewgallery.com) and is
a member of the Cape Coral Art League, Alliance for the Arts, Florida Watercolor
Society, and the Ft. Myers Art League.
"From an early age, I've loved art and creating images that are
meaningful to me. Painting is a way for me to share my view of the world with
those who find my art work appealing. Although considered the most difficult
medium to master, I find satisfaction working in watercolor because it IS so
challenging and can produce some pleasant
surprises."
