Shelly Lawton

Art Studio

I'm a Canadian Dene artist. The Rocky Mountains, the wide sky, the shifting seasons — they raised me as much as anything else did.My art celebrates all of it: the landscape, the animal beings, the ancestral homeland that shapes everything I make. Bold, graphic, and full of life.Welcome to my visions.

© Shelly Lawton. All rights reserved.

portfolio

My portfolio is a record of a journey — one that follows in the footsteps of my Dene ancestors through Banff, Calgary, the BC coast, and Ontario. Everywhere I go, I listen. The land speaks, the animals teach, and I do my best to carry those lessons into my work.Digital painting lets me translate that spiritual conversation into bold colour and graphic form — art that is emotional, intuitive, and alive with the joy of simply paying attention.I'm always adding new additions so check back for more artwork.Every artwork is original and made entirely by me. In a world of generated images, I believe deeply in the authenticity of human creativity — and that will never change.All rights reserved. ©Shelly Lawton

Shop

Each print is produced on high quality canvas that keeps the colours bold and vivid, just as they were meant to be seen.Framed prints are available in 8x10 and come ready to hang in 11x14 frames.$100 per framed print. Free delivery within Calgary, Alberta (shipping outside Calgary extra). Payment by e-transfer.Get in touch and let's find the right piece for your space.Orders available in Canada only

Prints for Purchase

All prints shown below are available for purchase. I'm always creating, so check back often — there's always something new in the works!Ready to order? Contact me with the name of the artwork and I will get back to you with more details.

About

Shelly creates from a place of healing. A Sixties Scoop survivor with Dene ancestry and British heritage, her art is rooted in reclaiming identity, honouring the land, and telling the stories that matter.A Therapeutic Arts Master Practitioner and London Art College graduate, she understands art's power to transform — and brings that understanding into every piece. Her University of Calgary roots in English and Education keep storytelling at the heart of her practice.When the studio day is done, she's gardening, cooking, playing piano, cheering for the Blue Jays, or making her way to family in Niagara-on-the-Lake or Gabriola Island. She lives in Calgary with her wife and their rescue Borador.

Contact

Ordering is simple — just reach out! Let me know which print you'd like and I'll get back to you with all the details.

Thank you

Thank you so much for reaching out! I've received your message and will get back to you shortly with all the details for your order. I'm so glad a piece of my work is finding its way into your home.