Shelly Atkinson

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Gender	Female
Industry	Arts
Occupation	Artist/Illustrator
Location	Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, Canada
Introduction	I live in Truro, Nova Scotia with my husband Earle, and our dog izzy. Our son Matthew is away at college. I began painting in 1990. I am self taught. I enjoy experimenting with various styles, colors, textures and techniques. I am forever learning. I have illustrated a children's book entitled, "Good Night Flying Cows", and created my own book of poems and illustrations while going through the healing process of breast cancer. I have worked with many wonderful organizations and companies through licensing of my artwork, and also through commissions: Heifer International,House of Assembly - Nova Scotia,Tim Horton's Children's Foundation,American Humane Organization,Humane Society of Canada, World Society for Protection of Animals, Paws/LA Org.,Unicef - 2005 Campaign, Tree House Animal Foundation,SPCA International
Interests	Computers, Web page design, painting, illustration, art, bicycling, running, rug hooking.
Favorite Movies	Pretty Woman, Spiderman, Lord of the Rings, Secondhand Lions, Collateral
Favorite Books	art books, computer books