Home About me Portfolio Resources Links Contact me Creativity is a flower that praise brings to bloom, but discouragement often nips in the bud.   Want a portait sketch in graphite, pastels, or charcoal of a special person or animal in your life? All artwork created from photograph(s). They make a special keepsake or a truly unique gift for any occasion. Contact me for more information by clicking here. News & Updates 5th Sep 2008 Added latest paintings and updated the portfolio page. 10th Dec 2007 Check out my students website. 16th Dec 2006 Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been busy drawing. I'm updating a few things today, but will put more recent work up this week. 26th Apr 2006 Completed 3 more drawings so far this week. Will try to scan them for the site tomorrow. Latest Additions Important Info   ALL ARTWORK DISPLAYED is created from scans of the originals. Colors, clarity, and quality shown on your computer screen is a lower grade than the originals. Copyright of all images and artwork is owned by me, Shelley M. Holt.