Sally Shelton Nooney is an accomplished artist whose work is influenced by the beauty of nature and wildlife. Her work reflects her love of gardening, animals, and the outdoors.

 

The beauty of nature and wildlife has always been a major influence in Sally’s life. She grew up in the S.C. low country; where fishing, hunting, and walks in the wild were almost daily activities. Living just outside of Charleston gave her a love of history, antiquities, and architecture as well.

Sally has painted throughout her life but decided to seriously pursue her creative talents when she and her husband, Frank, moved to the beautiful North Carolina mountains in 1987. She began placing more emphasis on her fine art in 1996, opening her own gallery and school in 2001. Her work is enjoyed by both private and corporate clients for her fine art as well as her decorative art, having created numerous custom works on furniture, floor cloths, murals, canvas, and paper.

 Sally believes a work of art should be like a good friend; giving pleasure, comfort, and inspiration. “When I paint, I relax, smile, dream, become inspired... My hope is to convey these things to the viewer."

Her work is created in a loose, flowing technique based on the sound practices of the old Masters, sprinkled with the experimental faux finishes derived from her work as a decorative artist. Although she paints primarily in oils, Sally frequently creates in watercolor and acrylic as well. She believes each medium speaks to the viewer in a different way.

 Sally is the owner and director of the Artists’ Studio Gallery & School of Fine Art in Banner Elk, NC; where she teaches weekly classes in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Her work is exhibited in the Artists’ Studio Gallery as well as several other venues.

 The Flag:    12ft x 25ft        Created   9/14/2001     On the front of husband, Frank's, Restoration Studio, it can be seen from the air and a mile down the road. "People love it!  They have their pictures made in front of it and tell us how good it makes them feel.  Planes wag their wings and car horns are honked! " It was even on a magazine cover, 2001.