Shirley Arrants - Artist Info

About Shirley Arrants

  • Biography

    The following biography, submitted May 2002, is from the artist.

    A painter in realistic style of pastel landscapes, portraiture, still life and wildlife, Shirley Arrants was born in Eugene, Oregon in 1941, and was raised in the Flathead Valley of the big-sky state of Montana. She now lives in Monroe, Washington.

    Her goal is to provide sensitive portrayals of people, horses, wildlife and landscape, with special emphasis on the subtle strength of women. Beginning 1980, she won nine best of show awards in seven years at major art exhibitions. At Quick Draw events (a 30 minute demonstration), Shirley creates her pastel paintings striving for a richness of color and softness of texture.

    Shirley Arrants has owned three art g...

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