Shelly Franz

ABOUT SHELLY L. FRANZ

BORN IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, IN A SMALL COUNTRY TOWN CALLED JAMUL. SHELLY CURRENTLY LIVES AND WORKS IN KENSINGTON, CALIFORNIA.

Being creative has always been a way of life for Shelly. She is a San Diego native and inherently self taught. Creativity has allowed her a deep sense of expression and unbridled freedom through the years. Her relationship to painting is a delicate dance of give and take. During the painting process she allows her ‘Girls’ to lead her, letting them flow into a representation of their own. Pockets of emotion show through with each application, exposing vivid hues and fluid edging.

The Feminine Spirit is an abundant messenger that deliberately guides her along the canvas. Shelly has an unyielding pull to paint bewitching figures, that honor their allegiance to both their light and shadow side. Not to be perceived as damsels, but merely blithe, enchanting women that possess the gift of peculiar seduction. She considers women divine Mythical Goddesses, that hold arresting power, when they learn to value and treasure their individual intuition. There is an aloofness to her figures, with their quizzical gaze, provocative blase mood, all suggesting a sense of longing. She is guided,...

Self Directed

Always learning and growing in all aspects of life, which in turn comes forth in her works.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2018

Love & Aesthetics Gallery, San Diego CA

2017

Kensington Hilldale, Kensington, CA

2014

Escala Clubhouse, San Diego, CA

2013

Vivant Hotel, Little Italy, CA

2012

Six Star Gallery, Little Italy, CA



JURIED EXHIBITIONS

2018

(2) Brokers Building Gallery, San Diego CA

2018

Little Italy Artwalk, San Diego CA

2017

Artwalk, Liberty Station, CA

2015

Artwalk, Liberty Station, CA

2014

ArtWalk, Little Italy, CA

2013

Artwalk, Liberty Station, CA

2012

ArtWalk, Little Italy, CA

2011

K. Bania Artist Abode, San Diego, CA