Kendall Harris Shalifoe

MULTIMEDIA ARTIST

CERTIFIED LIFE COACH BY INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION AND CERTIFIED COACHES ALLIANCE

Phone: (860)510-9912

Email: Kendys47@hotmail.com

KendysArt54@gmail.com

Work: Fine Art America

Also on Display at The Red Barn in Durham

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Etsy: Kendy’s Kreations47

I am a self-taught artist and crafts woman who enjoys working in all types of mediums. I grew up in New England but spent summers in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, with my grandfather , who was also an artist. He worked in oils and wood carving, so I spent hours learning from him and taking in EVERY bit I could. The ocean, beach and boatyards, were inspiring to me, so I tended to paint them the most and still do.

I started with watercolors then through the years, taught myself in oils, acrylics, clay, inks, textile, stained glass, beaded jewelry and more. I learned by books and videos besides a few classes in high school. I had an Art consignment shop in Wallingford, taught summer classes at Art Space in Middletown and currently display art at The Red Barn.

Art has played an integral part of my life and I feel a need to create almost daily.  Art is healing as it can relieve stress, aids communication, helps with cognitive decline, aids with anxiety and relaxation. It forces you to connect with your mind and body.  Exercise works the body, meditation works the mind BUT ART-MAKING accesses both the body and mind, to promote, ALL OVER WELL –BEING!!! I would like to share this experience with you!

 I hear people say “I can’t draw a stick figure”, but that’s ok because you don’t have to be Picasso to enjoy or do Art. I will be holding classes where you can just relax for an hour (maybe 2?) and play a little plus learn and bring something home you are proud of. 

My classes will be more about exploration of mediums, learning color mixing, technique but also having a playful, chilled back atmosphere. I am open to suggestions or ideas about a certain type of medium or even a craft type item you may want to learn. Please email me.