I moved to Oklahoma City in 2006 and began exhibiting art in cafes and local shops. Before that I designed tshirts and painted window art and murals, and also did some costuming with some historical groups with which I was active. After learning the area I submitted to local shows and expanded my business to take on commissions and solo exhibitions in the city's art districts.

Before college I had been instructed in art by professional artists in the small town where I grew up, and they are still practicing today. I took to painting quickly and through a little bit of travel, dabbled in photography. I am very much drawn to fantasy, history, mythology, and fell into those accompanying hobbies in school- and wanted to make art. This warranted my relocation, and warm welcome by a community that was very strong in the arts. I also have had the opportunity to advocate for arts programming and write about the arts in my area.

Currently I sell art directly through this shop and via regional gallery shows and [only] the printers I approve. This is where you will find my original art works available any time of the year. For the most up to date information on newest editions and originals, and where you can view my work in person, please check out my official website at amandachristineshelton.com and blog. If you would like to stay updated of my art events in the local Oklahoma City area, please drop a note to artbyamandachristine [!at] gmail.com.