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Born 1950 Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Known for: Naive genre in carved wood reliefs.
I am commonly referred to as a folk artist, although I feel most comfortable with the the term "self - taught." . Mary Michael Shelley describes her work - painted wood carvings - as a picture diary,... Read full biography
I am commonly referred to as a folk artist, although I feel most comfortable with the the term "self - taught." . Mary Michael Shelley describes her work - painted wood carvings - as a picture diary, documenting places, events and feelings of importance in her life. She was greatly influenced by... Read full biography
I am commonly referred to as a folk artist, although I feel most comfortable with the the term "self - taught." . Mary Michael Shelley describes her work - painted wood carvings - as a picture diary, documenting places, events and feelings of importance in her life. She was greatly influenced by her parents. Mary did not think she had the talent for art so she studied writing at college. In 1973 she started carving and painting, inspired by a woodcarving sent to her by her father. She calls her... Read full biography
I am commonly referred to as a folk artist, although I feel most comfortable with the the term "self - taught." . Mary Michael Shelley describes her work - painted wood carvings - as a picture diary, documenting places, events and feelings of importance in her life. She was greatly influenced by her parents. Mary did not think she had the talent for art so she studied writing at college. In 1973 she started carving and painting, inspired by a woodcarving sent to her by her father. She calls her artwork picture stories, representing events and emotions of significance in her life. In the past 48 years she has completed 2500 carved and painted wood reliefs, supplementing her art income through sign painting, and as a social worker. Learning... Read full biography
I am commonly referred to as a folk artist, although I feel most comfortable with the the term "self - taught." . Mary Michael Shelley describes her work - painted wood carvings - as a picture diary, documenting places, events and feelings of importance in her life. She was greatly influenced by her parents. Mary did not think she had the talent for art so she studied writing at college. In 1973 she started carving and painting, inspired by a woodcarving sent to her by her father. She calls her artwork picture stories, representing events and emotions of significance in her life. In the past 48 years she has completed 2500 carved and painted wood reliefs, supplementing her art income through sign painting, and as a social worker. Learning carpentry and sign making skills had a strong influence on her development as an artist. She is known for... Read full biography
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About Mary Shelley: Keywords
Keywords (13)
Art Method
- •Bas Relief, Wall Mounted Sculpture
- •Sculpture, Three Dimensional Forms, Sculptor
- •Wood Carving and/or Engraving
Art Media
- •Acrylic Paint
- •Gold Leaf
- •Oil Paint
- •Wood for carving, sculpture, and/or surface
Art Style
Art Subject
- •Folk Art, Folk Lore
- •Genre, Human Activity, Daily Life
Chronology
- •Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
- •Genre Specialty