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Shelley Holtzman

Member Artist
Co-President of The Art Guild

My true passion is color…. and lots of it!  I’m drawn to the way it’s reflected in light and shadow and I try to intensify this relationship while capturing the spirit of the moment.  I enjoy painting in oil and watercolor and usually have more than one project going at a time. This helps me be more objective with each piece. Whether working on florals, landscapes or portraits, I strive to illuminate the vibrancy of an image. The bold composition of my work stems from my experience as an art director and graphic designer.

Since going on safari, animals have crept into my work. In my “Garden Variety” series I am moving away from simply “copying” an image to a more fanciful reinvention of the world. To achieve this, I create collages as my reference, then continue to move elements around as I paint, composing a new reality.

I am also a designer for Vida, a sustainable socially conscious global company.  My designs can be viewed at https://shopvida.com/collections/shelley-holtzman