WORKSHOP: Explore Mixed Media/Collage with Shelli Walters

SAGEBRUSHERS STUDIO, BEND, OREGON, OCTOBER 25-26, 2025, 10AM-4:30PM

Join Shelli Walters to explore the vibrant world of mixed media painting in this inspiring 2-day workshop. Shelli will share her creative approach and guide you through her process to bring your ideas to life. Learn techniques to paint your own mixed media collage papers which can be layered with acrylic paint to create dynamic compositions of your choice. Students will experiment working with various tools, acrylic paint, collage, crayon, pencil, etc. All levels welcome, some experience with acrylic paint is recommended. Shelli's approachable teaching style will help everyone feel comfortable and encouraged to experiment with their creativity. Fee: $225 - some materials supplied. To register email: hello@shelliwaltersstudio.com

Of The Earth

ART PRESENCE, JACKSONVILLE OREGON

FEATURED ARTIST SEPTEMBER 2025

Art Presence visitors will be treated to an uplifting exhibit by Shelli Walters in September. Steal a few moments for yourself to explore this collection of mixed media paintings. Hear the voices of nature come through each piece. Shelli shares her love for art and nature with a hope to lift your spirit and offer respite from the challenges of daily life. With a lifetime of art making and design experience at her fingertips Shelli digs into the use of alternative tools to apply paint. Splashes, drips, bold smears of color, juxtaposed with delicate textures, bits of collage, handwriting and type create vibrant, nature inspired pieces to capture your heart.

Meet Shelli at the opening reception Saturday, September 6th, 1:00 to 4:00pm. Visit art-presence.org to learn more.

Open Nature

SOLO EXHIBIT MAY 2025, TUMALO ART COMPANY, BEND OREGON

Tumalo Art Company's May exhibit, Open Nature, features new mixed media paintings and paper mache sculpture by Shelli Walters. The opening reception is set for May 2, during the First Friday Gallery Walk from 3-7pm in the Old Mill District.

Enjoy an uplifting nature walk through Shelli's mixed media paintings and paper mache sculptures. Open the door and step onto a secret trail all you own. Meandering through a grove of astute aspen who knowingly whisper to you…breathe. Just as your breath begins to flow more freely it catches at the sight of a heron angling for breakfast along the tangled edges of a quiet stream. How did you get here? How long have you been walking? You’ve lost track of time but found yourself again swaddled in the open arms of nature.

"Being in nature opens us up — inviting harmony back into our lives. Creating art is a natural extension of this experience. This art/nature connection is at the heart of my work."

With a lifetime of art making and design experience at her fingertips Shelli digs into the use of alternative tools to apply paint. Splashes, drips, bold smears of color juxtaposed with delicate textures, bits of handwriting and type echo the bold and subtle qualities found in nature. All play so beautifully together – making everything come alive amidst the inviting color palette.