CJ Shelton
Artist, Instructor & Facilitator
Studio 206
Contact
Phone: 519-942-2018
Email: cj.shelton@sympatico.ca
Website: http://www.dancingmoondesigns.ca/
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Mandala Art by CJ Shelton
Home & Animal Portraiture by CJ Shelton
Sacred Geometry Mandalas by CJ Shelton
About
C.J. Shelton - Dancing Moon Designs
"Illuminating the Creative Spirit"
Artist, Instructor & Facilitator - www.dancingmoondesigns.ca
The artwork of CJ Shelton reflects the scope of skill and variety that her extensive experience as a technical illustrator, wallpaper and graphic designer have developed.
For the past 10 years CJ has been fascinated with more intuitive art forms and exploring the therapeutic qualities and benefits of various art processes when combined with alternative health practices. The result have been her visually harmonious mandalas ("mandala" meaning any artwork created in a circular pattern) that take their inspiration from the natural world and blend Celtic and Native elements with the principles of sacred geometry.
Along with her training in Visual Arts, Illustration at Sheridan College, CJ has also studied a combination of social service work, therapeutic arts facilitation, psychology, counselling and shamanic practices. She now utilizes her skills and artistic abilities to work one-to-one and in small groups facilitating explorations of the creative spirit.
With the natural world as a focus and through blending teachings, symbolism and images from Celtic, Native and mythological traditions, both CJ’s art and workshops are a magical mix of creativity, fun, meditational relaxation and inspiration.
CJ also is well known in the area for her expertise as an instructor in a variety of traditional mediums including drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting. CJ runs weekly ongoing drawing and acrylic classes and seasonally themed watercolour sessions about once a month.
For full details of all CJ's offerings as well as upcoming courses and workshops visit www.dancingmoondesigns.ca
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FORMAL EDUCATION
Sheridan College - Visual Arts, Illustration (Technical), Honours, 1983
Arscura School for Living Art - Core Studies and Art for Life Program (Art Therapy Facilitation), 2008
Seneca College - Social Service Work, Honours, 2008
8th Fire School of Algonquin Shamanism - Traditional Healing and Energy Medicine, 2009
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2011 to present - Full time artist, instructor and independent studio/gallery operator
2011 to present - Art instructor, The Learning Enterprise, Upper Grand District School Board, Orangeville
2011 to present - Art instructor, Maggiolly Art Supplies, Orangeville
2011 to present - Workshop Facilitator, Breakthrough Centre, Brampton
2010 - Recreation Program Art Instructor, Senior's Meeting Place, Town of Newmarket
PAST SHOWS
2012 - Soul Stirring Works, Gallery Gemma, Alton Mill
2012/2011 - Weekend in the Woods, Hockley Valley Resort
2010/2009 - Newmarket Studio Tour, Town of Newmarket
2010 - Ontario Artist's Arts Festival, Sharon
2008/2007/2006 - Arscura School of Living Art Open House, Thornhill
2002 - Art in the Park Juried Show, Markham
2001-2003 - Artist in Residence, Sharon Temple National Historic Site, Sharon
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Headwaters Arts
Dufferin Arts Council
Orangeville Arts Group
COLLECTIONS
Currently, over 200 individuals own one of CJ Shelton's original architectural drawings, animal companion portraits and mandala art. Five of her renderings of heritage structures are in the corporate collection of the York Region Real Estate Board.
