The Glimmering, Oil on Linen, 28 x 66 (Recent Commission)
Shelley Zentner is a Welsh artist based in Lake Tahoe. She creates art inspired by the ephemeral beauty of nature, and a sense of belonging to the land. Having contributed significantly to local causes, her works foster connections to individual and collective histories, as well as the community and environment. Shelley offers originals and prints, and invites engagement through her community and studio visits. Learn More >>
Stories from the archive
I had the honor of being selected to meet His Royal Highness in 2002 at a Prince’s Trust event. As an artist himself, Prince Charles – now King Charles III – was interested in what medium I was using, and why I chose to paint climbers (my principal subject at the time). I found him to be a warm, intelligent man, softly spoken and kind.
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In 2021, The Caldor Fire ignited near South Lake Tahoe. It burned 221,835 acres in the Eldorado National Forest and other areas of the Sierra Nevada. The fire dropped down Echo Summit above our community, and burned both sides of the valley we live in. Our narrow strip of riverside forest was saved by firefighters. Since then, wildfire has been one of the most persistent features of our landscape. I gathered charcoal from the fire, and made drawings with it, as a healing way to process the experience.
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Shelley Zentner is a Welsh artist based in Lake Tahoe.
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