End of Year Catchup (4 of 4) — New “Floral Ink” Calendar for 2025 now available

New Floral Ink wall calendar for 2025 is now available!

I’m super proud to have another Floral Ink calendar produced by Graphique de France for 2025. Like previous years, I created a brushed ink drawing for each month. Graphique does a wonderful job of making the images extra pretty with the cream background and the gold accents.

You can purchase one on Calendars.com here. You can also find it on Amazon here. If you purchase one, and you like it, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a positive review on either of these sites.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Cover for the Floral Ink 2025 calendar, image courtesy of Graphique de France and Calendars.com

Back cover for the Floral Ink 2025 calendar, image courtesy of Graphique de France and Calendars.com

Prevew mockup of the Floral Ink 2025 calendar, image courtesy of Graphique de France and Calendars.com

End of Year Catchup (3 of 4) — Printmaking Class at Garrison Art Center + NEW BIG CARTEL SHOP

I recently took a printmaking class at Garrison Art Center with artist Ezra Heller, and it was great to get back into a printmaking studio. The space is straightforward, and its beautiful location right on the Hudson River made it feel calm and inviting. I’m not usually a fan of driving, but this trip turned out to be a peaceful and scenic one that I didn’t mind at all.

One of the pieces I created during the class is an etching, which I’m sharing below alongside the original copper plate it was made from. I’ve titled it Winter Bird I. It’s approximately 3x4 inches, printed on a 6x8 sheet of Fabriano archival paper.

If you’re interested in owning this piece, it’s on sale for $65 through my new Big Cartel shop here: kendrashedenhelm.bigcartel.com. This is my first day using the platform, so I’m figuring things out as I go—thank you for your patience and support!

Winter Bird I by Kendra Shedenhelm, drypoint etching with hand-coloring, 3in x 4in plate size

Preview of the copper etched plate on a test print (Winter Bird I by Kendra Shedenhelm)

End of Year Catchup (2 of 4) — Affordable Mini Art Show at Ghost Gallery

I’ve been a forever fan of Ghost Gallery in Seattle, especially after working with its owner and curator, Laurie Kearney, a few times over the years.

One of my favorite types of art shows is a small works exhibition with affordable prices—and Ghost Gallery is hosting one now, just in time for the holidays. As someone who loves collecting art, I really appreciate how these shows make art accessible to everyone.

My submission for this year’s show is a small etching I created last fall at Manhattan Graphics Center, titled Little Dragon, Sleep. This piece is a soft-ground drypoint etching, inspired by the Folk Tale Week challenge I was working on at the time. It measures approximately 5x5 inches and is framed in a 7x7 frame, priced at $65. Please click here to check it out, and be sure to look through the entire show online. There’s a lot of cool work for gifting and keeping!

End of Year Catchup (1 of 4) — Printmaking Class at New York School of the Arts

I haven’t been posting much on Instagram lately (I love taking social media breaks), but I’m still making plenty of art and having a great time doing it.

To kick off this catch-up, I wanted to share about the printmaking class I took this summer at the New York School of the Arts on the Upper East Side with Master Printer Taka Maruno. It was my first time at this space, and like so many places in the city, it has its own unique layout, style, and vibe. I really enjoyed it!

The printmaking room is on the smaller side but has excellent natural light and comfortably fits 6–8 artists. No acids or toxic chemicals are used, so everyone focuses on monotypes or drypoints, working with water-based inks.

On the first day, Taka gave me a sheet of plastic to carve into, and I stuck with drypoint for the rest of the session.

Below is a section of one of the drypoints I created. I titled her “Woman in Blue Dress”.

Large Print Planner For My Mom, Now Available on Amazon

My mom is legally blind and recovering from yet another eye surgery. During my recent visit, she mentioned struggling to find a 2025 Daily Planner that was easy for her to read. We searched Amazon together, but there just wasn’t much in a purse size with text large enough for her to use comfortably.

So, we talked about exactly what she needed in a planner:

• Extra-large text (20+ pt)

• Black-and-white-only pages for high contrast

• Days in blocks without lines (easier to see)

• No clutter like holidays or daylight savings time info

I learned the basics of Amazon’s KDP Publisher, so I decided to create a planner that would work for her. I designed a 5x8 planner with all her needs in mind, and I just got the first sample in the mail from Amazon. Here’s what it looks like:

I do wish I could choose a paper that wasn’t so see-through—it might be an issue for anyone using markers instead of a ballpoint pen. But overall, I’m hopeful this will work for my mom. I’ve sent her a copy to try out and am waiting for her feedback.

If you’re interested in this large-print planner, it’s priced at $5.99 and available on Amazon here. I’ll be making updates as we get more feedback, so if you purchase one, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to leave a comment or email me about your experience.

I’ll share an update in a future post once I hear from my mom. Fingers crossed this helps her!

From Art to Ink

I'm excited to share another project where one of my continuous-line drawings was turned into a tattoo.

My new client, Caroline, saw a previous tattoo design I’d created of three chickadees and wanted to modify it to two to symbolize her two children.

Here is the original drawing:

My one-line drawing of two chickadees.

And here is the tattoo on Caroline:

It's always super cool to see my work adapted into different forms. Thank you, Caroline, for choosing my art for such a personal piece!

"Assembled: Tiny Portraits" New Show at Tiny Gallery

Just shipped out a new collection of analog collage portraits for the upcoming show at Tiny Gallery, Montclair, NJ. This exhibit will be even more special as it was invited to be a part of the Garden State Art Weekend!

Save the date for this very special art show featuring over 100 works by Tiny Gallery artists. Saturday, April 20, 12-6pm. 8 Stanford Place, Montclair, NJ

Group Show at Arbor Gallery, "New Growth"

Extremely proud to announce my fresh-off-the-press intaglio print has been accepted to a group show at Arbor Gallery in Carmel, NY.

This piece is part of a brand new body of intaglio etchings that I’ve been experimenting with, focusing on memory, memories, and the grasping to keep hold of one’s story.

The show runs from January 16, 2024–February 18, 2024, with an Artist's Reception on January 21 from 12pm to 3pm. Please reach out to me or Kelly at Arbor Gallery for more information. I’d love to see you there!

2024 Calendars available now! (1 of 4)

Excited to announce my artwork featured in FOUR 2024 calendars! Over the next four blog posts, I'll delve into each one.

Kicking off with Floral Ink 2024: This 16-month calendar showcases exclusively my still life paintings, marking the third edition created for Graphique de France. Collaborating with Graphique has been a delight, and their exceptional calendars truly complement my work. Through meditative strokes, I aim to encapsulate the essence of floral arrangements, bringing the beauty of everyday life to each month. Explore or purchase Floral Ink on Graphique’s website here or you can find it on Amazon here as well.

Pro tip: My mother removes the pages after each month and frames them for wall art. They look great!

I’ll write about the second calendar out now in my next post…

Holiday Art Sale this Sunday at the Tiny Art Gallery!

Tiny Gallery's Tiny Holiday Art Sale is happening this Sunday, November 12, from 1–4 p.m. at 8 Stanford Place, Montclair.
Check out original works, prints, and stationery by artists like myself, Paula Stark, Erika Bleiberg, Tracey Diamond, Joan Park, Debbie Galant, Jen Hager, Yana Rodin, and others.
Free wine, cider, treats, and a live miniature pet portraits pop-up!
Free to attend and all are welcome. Click below for more info.

"People And The Planet" Show at Touchstone Gallery, Washington D.C.

“Sprout”, from my recent Transformations collage series, is featured in the People and The Planet exhibition at Touchstone Gallery in Washington D.C.!

The show opens this week with a reception on Saturday, August 5 from 4-7 pm.

www.touchstonegallery.com/people-and-the-planet

www.touchstonegallery.com/gallery-events/people-planet-reception (Eventbrite, Facebook, email RSVP options)

*Please note that my collage is part of the virtual exhibition at Touchstone Gallery. The physical piece is for sale at Ghost Gallery in downtown Seattle. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

“The Storyteller” collage portrait now showing at Core Art Space in Denver, Colorado

I'm thrilled to announce that The Storyteller (aka Wrap) from my Transformations collage series was selected for the group show in Denver, titled "Once Upon A Time."

It's an honor to be part of this exhibition, juried by the incredible artist, @valeriesavarie. The show is up through July 30, 2023 @coreartspace.
If you're in the Denver area, please grab a friend and check it out.

This piece is also FOR SALE. Printed on fine art glass by the incredible team at POV in Los Angeles, this collage portrait is reminiscent of the ambrotype, with layers of antique papers and fleur de lis, to tell the story of The Storyteller. The glass is 11”x14” and is inset in a ornate frame.

To purchase, you can contact me or get in touch with the folks at Core Art Gallery. Priced to sell at $400 and ready to ship or pick up after July 30th.

Croton-on-Hudson's 125th Anniversary Art Show

Last Saturday, on May 20th, my town celebrated its 125th Anniversary Art Show, and the turnout was incredible!

The event showcased an array of stunning artwork by local artists, attracting a large crowd of art enthusiasts. It was truly heartening to witness such overwhelming support at an art opening.

I proudly contributed two pieces from my latest Transformations series, specifically my "printer's proofs," to this remarkable exhibition. In the following paragraphs, you'll find the statement I prepared for this weekend's local show...

In the collage portrait series, “Transformations,” my goal was to evoke a sense of hidden secrets beneath the surface. While deeply personal in nature, I hope these portraits inspire introspection, speculation, and a connection to the enigmatic past.

During the creative process for this exhibition, I experimented with two distinct techniques to explore the essence of antique portraiture. The first piece, titled “Octopus,” was crafted on fine art glass, reminiscent of the classic glass plate photography found in antiquity. (Subsequently, the entire series of sixteen portraits was produced using this method and is on display in Seattle, WA.)

In the case of “Collar,” I employed a traditional etching process combined with photogravure. The piece was inked with sepia inks and printed by master printer, Kathy Caraccio, on an intaglio press. (Keep an eye out for an exciting spin-off series this summer that will exclusively feature this exquisite technique!)

“Collar” from the Transformations series. Photogravure etching, Copyright Kendra Shedenhelm 2023.

“Octopus from the Transformations series. Collage on glass, Copyright Kendra Shedenhelm 2023.

"Transformations", Solo Art Show at Ghost Gallery, Seattle

Last weekend, I attended my gallery opening at Ghost Gallery in downtown Seattle!

This was my first solo show outside of the NYC area, and my husband and son joined me for the adventure to the West Coast. The show was hung beautifully by the curator and owner, Laurie Kearney, and we had a wonderful time in Seattle seeing old friends.

In a discussion with Laurie, I realized my focus for this series…
"I wanted something reminiscent of glass plate negatives from antique photography. I find it rich and intriguing (and a little creepy) how the process seemed to trap the spirit of the subject within the plate itself.
Additionally, not only am I hoping each portrait has a bit of the spirit of the transforming humanoid-creature, I'm hoping the viewer might also ask ‘Who took this portrait, and why?’
And, ‘Who loved them enough to keep it?’”

Promo for the “Transformations” art show at Ghost Gallery, Seattle

The show is up through June 5, 2023. If you can’t make it in person, there is an online preview (with purchase options) here: https://ghostgallery.org/collections/kendra-shedenhelms-transformations-a-collage-story . You can also see some cool videos on the Ghost Gallery IG page, such as this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr6_3iRpH8U/

New Tiny Art Show Opens Today!

Today is an exciting day for me as my artwork is being featured at the Tiny Gallery in Montclair, NJ!

There’s a great story about this new gallery in northjersey.com with pictures of the structure and its brilliant founder, Francesca Castagnoli.

If you’re in the Montclair area, be sure to stop by the Tiny Gallery Montclair and check out my work. You can also visit the website at https://www.tinygallerymontclair.com/artists/kendra-shedenhelm.

Please let me know if you get a chance to see it in person!

More Free Coloring Pages now available for download

I’ll be adding a few downloadable coloring pages to my Freebies section this week.

This one is a holiday-themed drawing, with a hot drink, mittens, cookies, and the like. Below is a preview, but be sure to grab the high-resolution version by clicking here.

As always, I love it when people share how they’ve used my art. Please feel to reach out and tag me on Instagram @kendrashedenhelm

Annual Mini Art Exhibit at Ghost Gallery

I am so proud to have my work at the Ghost Gallery in Seattle again!

The Annual Mini Art Exhibit is on the walls and ready for viewing — both in person and online. You can preview my mini tile painting here, but definitely take a look through the whole show and the entire site. So much cool art and jewelry in this shop!

Sales galore in my online shops, Part 4: TeePublic

Another online shop where I sell my art is TeePublic.

TeePublic has extraordinary customer service for its artists. I’ve received the most personal outreach from TeePublic’s team than any other online seller by far.

My current best seller is this Dog Faces drawing, and the Cat Faces drawing is a personal favorite.

I’m from Nebraska, so you’ll see a couple of nods to the Cornhusker State in here as well, plus drawings of other cities I’ve lived in, like Chicago, New York City, and Brooklyn.

Please check out my shop and tell me your favorites. I can also customize ink colors and take special requests. (:

Sales galore in my online shops, Part 3: Redbubble

Redbubble is another one of my favorite shops to sell my art.

They make it incredibly easy to upload artwork AND I can set the background color with a hex code AND they provide a patterning option. So helpful!

Check out my Sailboat Drawing art on these socks. I used Redbubble’s pattern generator to create this repeat pattern.

Here’s another example of using Redbubble’s patterning tool for my art. Brushed ink winter flora in blue and cream on an apron…

I’ve been selling on Redbubble for many years. If you’d like to learn more, please comment below or reach out via my Contact page.

Sales galore in my online shops, Part 2: Spoonflower

Spoonflower.com is having a lot of sales right now, ranging from 25% off to free shipping.

My current favorite from that shop is this botanical silhouette pattern that I recently created. I love it for bedding, but I really love it in wallpaper…

Another preview on other products…

I love selling on Spoonflower, because it’s an easy platform to upload art to AND they have a uniquely friendly and interactive community. With frequency, I hear from clients requesting a change in color or pattern size (which I always appreciate). And I also receive (and hopefully give) kind and supportive messages from/to other artists.

High fives to #spoonflower!