Welcome, I'm Shelby
I’m a paint-splattered desert dweller, life-long maker, homebody momma, and proud New Mexico native—creative to my core and giving all the glory to Jesus, the Ultimate Creator.
I’m all about cozy mornings, big dreams, and the kind of adventures that make your heart beat fast and your faith grow deeper.
A Southwest artist, author, speaker, and storyteller with paint on my hands and purpose in my heart.
I’ve lived almost my whole life in the quiet village of Corrales, New Mexico, where the skies stretch wide, the colors run deep, and God’s creation speaks louder than words. It's here that I paint—horses, churches, open skies—capturing the beauty of the Southwest not just for what it looks like, but for what it means.
My work lives at the intersection of art and faith. Through oil painting, writing, and teaching, I help people see the world—and their own stories—through the lens of truth, beauty, and God's grace. I believe creativity is a calling, not just a hobby, and that the desire to make something beautiful is a reflection of the One who made us.
You'll often find me painting in my studio while planning my next Bible study, podcast episode, or YouTube story for Art and Gospel—my little corner of the internet where I share reflections, lessons, and the gritty, joyful road of living out a creative life.
I’ve been married to my college sweetheart for over 20 years, and we have two incredible teenagers who keep life honest and full. My entrepreneurial roots run deep—from childhood businesses to owning a salon and teaching others how to build what matters. But these days, my heart is fully in this: creating meaningful work that brings light, color, and hope into people’s lives.
If you’re a fellow creative, dreamer, or someone trying to figure out how to follow God and do something that matters—I think you’ll feel right at home here.
I paint to make visible what is often unseen: the presence of God in the ordinary, the sacredness in our surroundings, and the eternal story written into creation.
As a New Mexico native, the Southwest is stitched into who I am—the sky, the light, the quiet strength of adobe churches, the weathered fences, the dust and spirit of the land. My oil paintings reflect this rootedness, but they are not just landscapes. They are an appreciation for our Creator. Each piece is an invitation to pause, look deeper, and see God’s hand in both the grandeur and the grit.
"Each piece is an invitation to pause, look deeper, and see God’s hand in both the grandeur and the grit."
I work primarily in oils, drawn to their richness, texture, and the time they take—much like faith, oil painting requires layers, patience, and trust in the unseen. Scripture often finds its way into my work—sometimes overtly, sometimes subtly—because I believe art has the power to preach without a pulpit, to soften hearts and spark questions.
Through my art, I hope to draw people not just to beauty, but to truth. Not just to culture, but to Christ. My goal is to create work that makes people feel something in their soul. Something holy. Something that reminds them: God is here, and He is good.
