Shelby Keefe

Shelby Keefe is a contemporary impressionistic painter, teacher and
performance artist. Classically trained, Shelby earned a BFA at Cardinal
Stritch University , Mllwaukee , Wisconsin in 198 I . After graduation
she worked as a graphic designer for a variety of companies and eventually
struck out on her own. All during her career as a designer, she simultaneously
worked toward exhibiting her paintings in order to gain exposure as an
emerging artist. Since 1981 Shelby has exhibited her artwork in dozens of
invitational and juried shows with some of her works earning "Best of Show."
Her urban landscape paintings have earned her participation in some of the
most prestigious Art Festivals as well as garnering commission work for a
variety of clients. Her oil paintings are found in collections such as
The Bradley Foundation, Acuity, Northwestern Mutual, Ozaukee Country
Club; WE Energies; Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) Company; Habush, Habush
and Rottier, SC; Cook & Franke. SC; and other businesses around Milwaukee
and in private collections throughout the area.

Shelby teaches painting classes, conducts workshops, and demonstrates her oil
and acrylic painting techniques to artist groups and nonprofit organizations. She
is also a painting mentor and "creativity coach" to advanced students who wish
to enhance their skills and grow in new directions.