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Trisha Leigh Shufelt is a self-taught artist, whose
endeavors have led her on a varied path of creative expression.
Sculptor, jewelry designer, & painter are just
a few of the hats she has chosen to wear over the years.
As
a sculptor of whimsical mushroom characters, Trisha is often called, "the
mushroom lady"
by her peers & fans. Adding a bit of charm & whimsy to her
ooak creations,
each one is based in part on actual specimens found in nature.
Meticulously hand-sculpted & painted, Trisha utilizes the finest
blend of polymer clay & heat-set oil paints. Items found
in nature are often used to give her pieces an overall woodsy
feel. In 2009, Trisha created a pocket field guide to
accompany her mushroom creations entitled, "The
Mushrooms of Faerie Field Guide".
Trisha's mushrooms have been sold throughout the United States &
abroad.
"Mushrooms give us a glimpse of Faerie, something we
can physically see, magically appearing overnight & oftentimes
disappearing the next. Mushrooms give us a taste of
Faerie itself."
As a jewelry designer, Trisha finds inspiration for her
Faerie Court Portal pieces in Art Nouveau, nature & Faerie
images. The focal point of each piece is a hand painted
glass stone, or Faerie Portal. Brass findings, polymer
clay, natural elements & bead work often accompany these
unique designs. Her pieces have sold
around the world, adorning the necks of fantasy
enthusiasts & artist's alike. She has also collaborated
her jewelry designs with inspirational fantasy artist Lisa
Steinke & vintage photographer Dorothy Wallace.
As a painter...
"It is said, we do not choose the Fae, they choose us."
This is the case with regards to Trisha's paintings & sketches.
"I can honestly say, I have never had a talent for either
until recently. Something is guiding my hand.
Do I
walk among the Fae? Anything is possible if you believe?"
Trisha's paintings range from the light & dark elements
of Faerie to the whimsical.
As for what is on the horizon????
Anything that sparks her Inner Fae!
Blessings! Trisha Leigh
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