Biography

Shirley blends her enjoyment of nature with her passion for artistic realism to produce fine art paintings of a wide range of subjects. In her paintings of landscapes and nautical scenes she captures an array of moods through skillful use of bursts of color for brilliant sunsets and sunrises or subtle applications of paint resulting in atmospheric depth and drama. Attention to detail brings wildlife and waterfowl to life and tempts and arouses the senses when viewing her still life creations.

After retiring from a corporate career, Shirley received most of her formal art training through the Art League of Alexandria in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area where she studied with some of the most talented and prominent artists in the country. Her award-winning work has been featured in major publications, appears regularly in juried exhibits in the U.S. and is held in private and corporate collections around the world. She accepts commissions to create custom artwork for her clients.