My name is Shelley, I’m a Potteries born freelance illustrator based in Liverpool, UK.
I'm currently studying for a Masters in Children's Book Illustration at the University of Central Lancashire, as well as running my business. My favourite thing to do is travel and explore new places. I’m inspired by everyday life, architecture, pattern, ceramic design, folk art, picture books and the natural world. I use pencil, watercolour, gouache, acrylic and sometimes collage materials in my work. My style is predominantly hand drawn and I like creating layers to my work. I combine bold colour and mark making with intricate drawing detail and pattern. I graduated from John Moores University in 2009 with a B.A. in Graphic Arts and Illustration. I'm also a qualified Early Years Professional and former Enterprise Fellowship candidate for Shelley Jayne Illustration. 
Exhibitions and EventsOor Wullie's Big Bucket Trail Glasgow, 17th June-30th August 2019 The Famous Women Project Exhibition & Workshops Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock 08/04/19-14/04/19 Bee in the City Manchester, 23rd July-23rd September 2018 Arts Hub in Wonderland Arts Hub 47, Lark Lane, Liverpool 07/08/15 -30/08/15 Aqua Ducked Liverpool Duck Trail Open Culture Liverpool Light Night Festival, May & June 2015 Robbie Williams RW Fan Fest Exhibition Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Staffordshire 06/02/15- 08/02/15 Conception Liverpool Pan Am, Albert Dock, Liverpool 13/11/14 All Things Male and Maritime Arts Hub 47, Lark Lane, Liverpool 05/06/14 -15/06/14 |
Stockists
Made Here
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
The Art Department Stoke Limited
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Arts Hub 47
Lark Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside