About

Hello!

I’m Shelley Rae Bell,

an award-winning artist and photographer who has been creating children’s stories and writing poetry since I was a small child. I hung my art and stories on the walls or made them into books, dreaming about my artistic future. I’ve begun publishing my children’s stories, and a poetry and photo book will soon be released. I am blessed to have four grown children and three wonderful grandsons. My roots are in Rhode Island, but now I live in Florida with my sweetheart, Mike. Currently, for a season, we are like birds, flying back and forth to Michigan, where I write, draw, read, prepare delicious meals, and walk miles in the woods.

Poetry

Poetry is just the evidence of life.

If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.

Children’s Books

My Work in Progress… Meet Penelope!

A somewhat dramatic doggy starring in her own story!

Penelope

and the

Daffodils

8.9 copy
Excerpt from “Penelope and the Daffodils”

Pastel Painting

Photography

Mixed Media

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I’m Shelley

Welcome to Lifeboat 21, my corner of the internet dedicated to all things inspired and insightful. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of creative arts, and all things handcrafted with a touch of love. Thanks for visiting!

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