Lora Shelley Artist / Illustrator

RISD grad, Lora's work has been exhibited and collected worldwide -- including an American Ambassador based in Africa. Her work can be found in private collections (including various talented musicians and actors), and as far as Italy, France and Australia.

 

Red Wine mixed media 22 x 30"

Red Wine mixed media 22 x 30"

PAINTINGS

Shelley's paintings have been exhibited and collected worldwide since 1992 - including Italy, France, Africa and Australia.

Bear Jewelry Dish - stoneware one of a kind

Bear Jewelry Dish - stoneware one of a kind

Clay

Hand-built Stoneware clay. 

One of a kind pieces. (Earrings by Paloma Mele. Necklace by David Urso.)

Approx. 3 1/2" x 4"

Dance with a Bear dry point etching with watercolor 11 x 14"

Dance with a Bear dry point etching with watercolor 11 x 14"

Printmaking

All prints are hand-pulled by Artist. Featuring etchings, woodcuts, linocuts and monotypes.

 

Sleeper - original painting. Mixed media. Approx. 24 x 36" - sold

Sleeper - original painting. Mixed media. Approx. 24 x 36" - sold

Bath with Two Cats - diptych mixed media © Lora Shelley - sold

Bath with Two Cats - diptych mixed media © Lora Shelley - sold

About

 
 

Lora Shelley BFA RISd

Rhode Island School of Design, Illustration. 

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 Commissions Accepted

Contact

lorashelley@yahoo.com

 
 

 

Upcoming Exhibitions:

and where to find Lora Shelley's work.

(Link below to Lora’s Etsy shop)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TigerHeadDesigns

Shop Local

Opus 40 - Sculpture Park & Museum - 356 George Sickle Road Saugerties, NY 12477 +1 845 246 3400 info@opus40.org

The Byrdcliffe Guild Shop - Clay originals and Hand pulled print work - 34 Tinker Street Woodstock, NY http://www.woodstockguild.org/the-byrdcliffe-shop

The Green Cottage - Paintings, Hand pulled print work and Clay - 1204 Rt. 213 High Falls, NY https://thegreencottage.com/ - Curbside Pick Up now available Wed.- Sat.

RISD WORKS @ the RISD Store 20 North Main St. Providence, RI

Steamroller Print Fest Poster by Lora Shelley

Events and Exhibitions

Markets at Round Lake - Round Lake, NY August 8-9th - I will be there with fresh print work, handmade ceramic pieces, patches, tea towels and more! Markets@RoundLake

Steamroller Print Fest - @ the Neighborhood Print Studio in Kingston, NY - Occurring on Saturday, September 19th (rain-date: September 20th) from 11-4pm, this supersized event is a printmaking tradition and celebration of the artists in our community. 25+ local artists come together to carve and print 2 ft’ linoleum blocks with a steamroller live on Iwo Jima Lane! Come witness this printing process, meet the artists, join free workshops, and enjoy live music and hot food!! Steamroller Print Fest 2026


Sheep and Wool Fest 2026 Rhinebeck, NY Oct. 17-18th - Click here for more info

Hand carved images printed on fabric ©LoraShelley

Classes / Workshops

Upcycle Your Wardrobe - Mending with Printmaking! - @ Neighborhood Print Studio Kingston, NY - Aug. 1 - 11 AM -5 PM

Wishing to customize your wardrobe with your own unique style? Explore the world of block printing on fabric in this one day workshop! We will be carving and printing our own designs. These blocks can be printed directly onto your old threads or onto patches which can be sewn onto any garment. 

Think pattern repeats or imagery, with thread used as mark making to enhance your designs. These can be used as a mending element or as an embellishment.We will provide all of the materials needed, including blocks, access to carving materials, fabric inks, embroidery threads and scraps. 

Bring in some thrifted finds or worn out garments that we will reimagine to become your new go to favorites! - SIGN UP

Linocut Card Making - Two day workshop - @ Neighborhood Print Studio Kingston, NY - Thursdays Oct. 15th-22nd 6 - 8:30 PM

What can be more festive than receiving a handmade Halloween card? 

In this two day workshop students will carve unique designs in linoleum and print a small set of cards to give to loved ones. Learn basic linocut techniques and special registration methods for printing cards. Come celebrate this spooky season by creating a card of your own Frankenstein creation. Warning, this may become addictive. 

All materials provided. - CLASS SIGN UP

My Rabbit hand carved print is currently being offered on a t-shirt as a fundraiser for rescued animals at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary ©Lora Shelley

Special news! My Rabbit carving was selected by the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary to be on a T-shirt to raise funds for their newly rescued rabbits! So you can wear a piece of my art and support a truly wonderful cause.  It’s a win-win! Pick one up for your family and friends! Purchase online here - https://store.woodstocksanctuary.org/products/rabbit-logo-tee

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