Mixed media, Sculpture, Photography and Jewelry
Shelli Fenske is a retired art teacher who brings the same enthusiasm from her teaching to her art.
Since childhood creating with my hands has always given me purpose and happiness. I have dabbled in many different mediums and I continue to work with: acrylic, mixed media, sculpture, photography, and jewelry making.
My jewelry business, Earth, Chrome, & Wire was established in 2005. My designs are inspired by the fossils or semi-precious stones I incorporate. My many visits as a child to the western part of North Dakota are the inspiration for the warm colors and western flair of my jewelry pieces. A description for my work as a jeweler would be, casual yet classic.
News Article: Minnesota art class assignment turns into photographing pandemic places and spaces.
Awards, Shows and Workshops
2003: Co-hosted a workshop (Portrait of a Culture) at the National Art Education Convention (Chicago) with Education Director, Sandra Benheim of The Plains Art Museum
2017: Best in Show -Title: Manipulated Palpitations, Mixed Media, Annual Adult Art Show, New York Mills Cultural Center, MN
2021 - Retiree Article, Recognition of 35 years of quality art education. 2020, Art Exchange Newsletter, Winter 2021, LINK HERE
Since childhood creating with my hands has always given me purpose and happiness. I have dabbled in many different mediums and I continue to work with: acrylic, mixed media, sculpture, photography, and jewelry making.
My jewelry business, Earth, Chrome, & Wire was established in 2005. My designs are inspired by the fossils or semi-precious stones I incorporate. My many visits as a child to the western part of North Dakota are the inspiration for the warm colors and western flair of my jewelry pieces. A description for my work as a jeweler would be, casual yet classic.
News Article: Minnesota art class assignment turns into photographing pandemic places and spaces.
Awards, Shows and Workshops
2003: Co-hosted a workshop (Portrait of a Culture) at the National Art Education Convention (Chicago) with Education Director, Sandra Benheim of The Plains Art Museum
2017: Best in Show -Title: Manipulated Palpitations, Mixed Media, Annual Adult Art Show, New York Mills Cultural Center, MN
2021 - Retiree Article, Recognition of 35 years of quality art education. 2020, Art Exchange Newsletter, Winter 2021, LINK HERE
From Fargo Monthly Magazine:
Artist Feature: Shelli Fenske.
It may seem difficult to imagine that a thriving business creating original jewelry would have its roots in a childhood love of caring for horses on the edge of town, but Shelli Fenske credits growing up in Marion, North Dakota, with the inspiration for the bulk of her unique and original designs.
"I love working with wire," Shelli laughs as she carefully untangles a new batch of wire-wrapped necklace and pendant sets.
READ MORE of the article from Fargo Monthly Magazine.
Artist Feature: Shelli Fenske.
It may seem difficult to imagine that a thriving business creating original jewelry would have its roots in a childhood love of caring for horses on the edge of town, but Shelli Fenske credits growing up in Marion, North Dakota, with the inspiration for the bulk of her unique and original designs.
"I love working with wire," Shelli laughs as she carefully untangles a new batch of wire-wrapped necklace and pendant sets.
READ MORE of the article from Fargo Monthly Magazine.