About The Artist
Shelley Paulsen is the resident artist at Behind the Canvas. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Auburn University. Her emphasis was in Painting and Drawing, with an additional heavy emphasis in Illustration. She has spent the last 25 years working behind a canvas.
Her Artwork has covered a wide range of subjects over the years, primarily consisting of the human figure, animals, and landscapes. She works in a wide range of media, utilizing, pencil, charcoal, watercolors, acrylics, and oils (Her personal favorite). She has produced commissioned portrait drawings and paintings on paper, canvas, and memorabilia (Such as baseballs or softballs). She has experience in producing wall murals, painted backdrops, logo designs, and illustrations as well. Shelley especially enjoys commissions from people seeking to transform a favorite photograph into a painting, in which she strives to capture the essence of each image with her own unique style. |
About The Studio
Behind the Canvas is an art studio located in downtown Hartselle, Alabama, dedicated to providing fine art instruction in a fun and professional setting.
Whether you are looking to develop advanced technical skills, want to build a portfolio to competitively apply to art competitions and programs, or are simply in the market for a stress-relieving hobby, we’ve got a spot for you!
Our studio offers individual and group art lessons for ages 5 to adult. Instruction is geared towards developing artistic skills involving all elements of art including line, shape, forms, space, color and texture. Our class schedule is designed to accommodate students of a wide range of skill levels and artistic goals.
Art workshops and painting parties are available upon request. You can select among our numerous creative options, or we will work with you to bring your ideas to reality.
Whether you are looking to develop advanced technical skills, want to build a portfolio to competitively apply to art competitions and programs, or are simply in the market for a stress-relieving hobby, we’ve got a spot for you!
Our studio offers individual and group art lessons for ages 5 to adult. Instruction is geared towards developing artistic skills involving all elements of art including line, shape, forms, space, color and texture. Our class schedule is designed to accommodate students of a wide range of skill levels and artistic goals.
Art workshops and painting parties are available upon request. You can select among our numerous creative options, or we will work with you to bring your ideas to reality.