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ShaleseSands

Wildlife and Equine Artist
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Artist // Professional // Traditional Art
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My Bio

I am a wildlife and equine artist trying to make my way in the art world. I just recently quit my day job in order to become a full-time artist--a dream I've had since I was four years old! The purpose of my art is to depict the beauty of nature--more specifically the sublime. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my work!


Favourite Visual Artist
Daniel Smith, Carl Brenders, Christophe Drochon, Robert Bateman, Lesley Harrison and much, much more!
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
Mutemath, Remedy Drive, Anberlin
Favourite Books
Animal reference books (so I can learn more!) as well as The Black Stallion series
Favourite Games
Skyrim and Kingdom Hearts
Tools of the Trade
Brushes and pencils of all sorts and just about everything used to make art. ;)
Other Interests
God, family, horses (and animals in general), studying nature

New Video :)

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Check it out guys! The Out West Art Show put together a video for me for the upcoming show in March. I think it turned out rather fantastic. :) Have a look-see! In other news, I'm just plugging away at making more art. I'm currently working on a large Friesian scratchboard as well as a commissioned horse oil painting. You can check out my Facebook art page to see all the work-in-progress photos if you're interested. (Link below.) Thanks guys! ~Shalese Check out my website: www.shalesesands.com and Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/shalesesands!
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Instagram!

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Haha, so yes, I've decided to join Instagram to try it out and see what happens. ;) If you guys want to follow me there as well, I would definitely love it! I'll be posting work-in-progress images as well as some other arty stuff. If you feel so inclined, you can follow me ShaleseSands (https://www.deviantart.com/shalesesands). :) In other news, I'm working on a couple of commissions (I've been posting WIPs on my Facebook page of those) and have continued my big 16" X 20" scratchboard of a Friesian running on the beach. That one's going to take such a looong time, but it will be well worth it (hopefully!). I'm also working on preparing for the annual art festival in town here, whic
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Yes, you read that right! In September of 2016, I will be going on an African Safari with a few artist friends! We will be going to Tanzania and exploring the country, seeing and photographing as much wildlife as we possibly can. I've been dreaming of doing something like this for a loooooooong time, so it's really hard to believe that it's not only possible, but going to actually happen! You guys can just about guess how much inspiration I'll come back with from this trip. The good thing is, I have a little over a year to prepare for it, but I'm sure it's going fly by. In other news, I've been busy with my Federal Duck Stamp entry and worki
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Love your work

Thanks so much! :aww:

Congratulations on your feature in Artists Network!


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Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. :aww:

Happy birthday! Hope you have a great day :heart:

Thanks so much! :aww:

Thanks for letting us feature this precious bird of prey art into our group ArsRapax | DeviantArt . You should also join us if you like birds of prey and birds of prey art

wish you have done more on this thematic with this style. I think its one of your best work

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Im also interested in this below. Pls submit it to our group. What exactly is scratchboard?

Little Hunter - Scratchboard