I love receiving submissions, so for all who have sent me things thank you so much for reaching out to me. Today I’d like to show you the work of Shelby Healey who is an artist living in the largest of the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa in Tenerife.

Shelby studied art and textiles which is evident in her work as it’s filled with color and pattern. Trees, homes, small children in big coats and black cats are a constant theme in her body of work. Playful objects, lots of splashy hues — count me in as a new fan of your work, Shelby!
(images from shelby healey)





















March 18th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Stunning. Thank you so much for sharing!
March 18th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Yes, I agree. They are absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing!
March 18th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
How pretty! They have a very “Canary Island-ish” feel!
March 18th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Just precious! I love the girl in the bathtub. :)
March 18th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
So beautiful. I feel as though I am endlessly browsing Etsy and still have yet to uncover so many pretty things.
March 18th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
thanks for featuring modern art that features black people. i’m always wondering where to find art that reflects my culture and that i can gift to family.
March 18th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
wow those are so pretty…i love the great use of color and the wonderful shapes
March 19th, 2008 at 12:06 am
count me in as well as a fan!
March 19th, 2008 at 2:46 am
I actually bought the one with the tub from Shelby its lovely…! : )
Jen Ramos
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March 19th, 2008 at 4:47 am
I just bought two prints from Shelby, also including the tub one, and I ADORE them! Glad to see you loving her too. :)
March 19th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
So weird, but I know this girl – totally randomly found this blog and this post, but we grew up in hte same town! Lovely work.
March 28th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
love love love it!