Hi! My name is Shelby Harland
I am a visual artist that specializes in livestock and animal portraits
I grew up showing and raising sheep in Mustang, Oklahoma. My experiences in the livestock industry have made me into who I am today, and being able to portray the most meaningful moments from it is a gift I truly appreciate.
My professional work started with drawing sires - animals whose influence reaches far beyond the show ring. Most recently, I've started including showmen in my works, capturing the moments that matter most.
Fun Facts!
Hi! My name is Shelby Harland
I am a visual artist that specializes in livestock and animal portraits
I grew up showing and raising sheep in Mustang, Oklahoma. My experiences in the livestock industry have made me into who I am today, and being able to portray the most meaningful moments from it is a gift I truly appreciate.
My professional work started with drawing sires - animals whose influence reaches far beyond the show ring. Most recently, I've started including showmen in my works, capturing the moments that matter most.
Livestock
Livestock
Livestock
I showed sheep for 11 years before 'retiring'.
But I'll step in sometimes if we need an
alternate.
I showed sheep for 11 years before 'retiring'.
But I'll step in sometimes if we need an
alternate.
I showed sheep for 11 years before 'retiring'. But I'll step in sometimes if we need an
alternate.
I tried showing pigs for a year. Let's just
say, it wasn't for me.
I tried showing pigs for a year. Let's just
say, it wasn't for me.
I tried showing pigs for a year. Let's just say, it wasn't for me.
My first show lamb was a dorset ewe
named Snowy. (Super original, I know - but
I was 9).
My first show lamb was a dorset ewe
named Snowy. (Super original, I know - but
I was 9).
My first show lamb was a dorset ewe named Snowy. (Super original, I know - but
I was 9).
I prefer barn time to studio time. But it's a
pretty close race between the two.
I prefer barn time to studio time. But it's a
pretty close race between the two.
I prefer barn time to studio time. But it's a
pretty close race between the two.
My Process
My Process
My Process
I do everything from left to right. I'm
right-handed, so going the opposite way
can cause smudging.
I do everything from left to right.
I'm right-handed, and this way prevents smudging.
I do everything from left to right.
I'm right-handed, and this way
prevents smudging.
I do everything from left to right.
I'm right-handed, and this way prevents smudging.
The details are my favorite part.
The little things make the piece.
The details are my favorite part.
The little things make the piece.
The details are my favorite part.
The little things make the piece.
I was super intimidated by drawing people
until one of my most recent pieces.
Animals have always been much easier for me.
I was super intimidated by drawing
people until one of my most recent
pieces. Animals have always been
much easier for me.
I was super intimidated by drawing people until one of my most recent pieces. Animals have always been much easier for me.
I watch movies while I work. Some of my
favorites are Forrest Gump, The Princess Bride,
Kingsman, Interstellar, and Pulp Fiction.
I watch movies while I work. Some of my
favorites are Forrest Gump, The Princess
Bride, Kingsman, Interstellar, and Pulp Fiction.
I watch movies while I work. Some of my
favorites are Forrest Gump, The Princess Bride, Kingsman, Interstellar, and Pulp Fiction.
Random
Random
Random
Coffee Order: As close to a peppermint
mocha as I can get. All year round.
Coffee Order: As close to a peppermint
mocha as I can get. All year round.
Coffee Order: As close to a peppermint
mocha as I can get. All year round.
I'm a full-time college student. My major
is in Plant and Soil Sciences, and I've dabbled
in undergraduate research.
I'm a full-time college student. My major
is in Plant and Soil Sciences, and I've
dabbled in undergraduate research.
I'm a full-time college student. My major is in Plant and Soil Sciences, and I've dabbled in undergraduate research.
I love museums. I have to warn every group I'm
with that I'll be the last one out, but I'll catch up.
I love museums. I have to warn every group
I'mwith that I'll be the last one out, but I'll
catch up.
I love museums. I have to warn every group I'm with that I'll be the last one out, but I'll catch up.
I named my cat after a movie character. His
name is Ferris, from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It
fits almost too well.
I named my cat after a movie character.
His name is Ferris, from Ferris Bueller's
Day Off. It fits almost too well.
I named my cat after a movie character. His name is Ferris, from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It fits almost too well.
