Blog — Shelley Davies

Lovely to be featured in Uppercase Magazine’s gorgeous 2022 edition of their ‘Encyclopedia of Inspiration’ series of books, with this one all about art supplies. With 45 manufacturers, artists and artisans who either make or use art supplies in their own unique ways, it’s a delight to peruse. Featured are some of my photo-collages that I’ve created using my collection of art-making materials, both new and vintage. They were fun to put together (small iPhone vignettes, done quickly, and tell me who doesn’t like to play with their pretty art supplies?) and it’s a joy to be included in this...

I’m delighted to share my vibrant mid-century modern design that I created for teNeues Stationery NYC this year. They’ve turned my colourful paper collage into a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle, a set of 8 pens in a charming, illustrated box, and a book of gorgeous wrapping paper sheets. My love of elegant mid-century designs made this a dream job, as I could combine the brilliance of the many designers I so admire with my tiny paper creations, all drawn from the many iconic designs of the period. Furniture, lighting, ceramics, architecture, textiles and graphic design; I had a plethora of wonderful...

I’m delighted to introduce you to my new Spoonflower fabric designs! This past month has been a whirlwind of fun, coming up with lots of vibrant, bold and colourful textile designs (and learning the nuts and bolts of how repeat patterns fit together). Using my paper collages from the wide range of my creative imaginings, from the MCM inspired, 3D maquettes I created this summer, to the many paper collages I made in Spain over the past few years, and the bright and bold 3D Christmas collage I created last Xmas, I’m thrilled to transform them into a growing portfolio...

Delighted to hear Uppercase Magazine is reprinting the ‘Ephemera’ volume of their popular Encyclopedia of Inspiration series, which I was lucky enough to be included in, back in 2021. “Ephemera is Volume E in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration. This 448-page book features gorgeous and inspiring collections of vintage ephemera along with profiles of 30 creatives who make art and business through their collections. Collage artists, illustrators, type designers, graphic designers, creative entrepreneurs and more!”Available in November online at Uppercase Magazine. A lovely gift for the creatives in your life (with perhaps a jump-start to your Christmas shopping?), and there’s...