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Gallery Exhibit: Shalese Sands
- Exhibit runs
- May 8 - June 27, 2014
- SMAC Gallery
- 114 N Third St, Marshall, MN
OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY
8:00 am – 12:00 noon
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
*Special Event: Opening Artist Reception on May 8 from 5 – 7 pm
Shalese Sands Exhibit
"Ever since I could hold a pencil, I have had a love of drawing and a love of animals. Whether it's a majestic elk or a little bird, every animal is beautiful in its own way. So it was only natural that I combine my two loves. On a family vacation to Yellowstone in 2009, my inspiration skyrocketed when we were able to get very close to a large bull elk - something I've never done before but had always wished to experience. I discovered the sublime in a powerful way, a feeling I hope is portrayed in all of my art. From that point on I have wanted to excel in the field of wildlife art while continuing my passion for equestrian art. I hope that those who view my work are able to see the love I have for wildlife, and that my pieces will give people another look into the splendor
of nature."
Shalese Sands lives and works in Willmar, MN and was a 2012 recipient of a SMAC Individual Artist grant to grow her professional portfolio. Sands graduated in the spring of 2011 from Northwestern College in St. Paul with a B.A. in Studio Art and hopes to make wildlife/equine art her full time profession. She has had numerous group shows as well as recent solo shows in Fairmont and Willmar. Sands was awarded the "People's Choice Award" at Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee! Festival in 2013. Her artwork was accepted as part of a national tour in the "America's Parks: Through the Beauty of Art" exhibition and she received a "Commended" certification in the International Category for the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year 2012 competition.
Shalese Sands lives and works in Willmar, MN and was a 2012 recipient of a SMAC Individual Artist grant to grow her professional portfolio. Sands graduated in the spring of 2011 from Northwestern College in St. Paul with a B.A. in Studio Art and hopes to make wildlife/equine art her full time profession. She has had numerous group shows as well as recent solo shows in Fairmont and Willmar. Sands was awarded the "People's Choice Award" at Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee! Festival in 2013. Her artwork was accepted as part of a national tour in the "America's Parks: Through the Beauty of Art" exhibition and she received a "Commended" certification in the International Category for the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year 2012 competition.
