Mary Beth Shaw

Mary Beth Shaw worked in the insurance industry for 18 years before she went crazy one day and quit her job. Today she is an artist, author and internationally known workshop instructor. She works in Mixed Media because she loves to play with art supplies. The owner of StencilGirl Products, she uses stencils on anything and everything. Her spontaneous process utilizes pastel, ink, marker and acrylics layered with various collage, texture and three dimensional materials. She welcomes so-called "mistakes" because they lead to wonderful opportunities and discoveries. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, Mary Beth started exploring her artistic voice in full time in early 2000. She eventually found her passion in collage and mixed media painting. An award winning artist, she has shown her work in numerous juried competitions, outdoor art fairs, group and solo shows. She is author of Flavor for Mixed Media and Stencil Girl, both published by North Light. She is also a columnist for Somerset Studios and has been certified as a Golden Artist Educator by Golden Artist Colors. Living in Wildwood, MO with her husband and three cats, Mary Beth is passionate about every moment of life. mbshaw.com stencilgirlproducts.com