Shelly Garrett is a mixed media artist and art therapist based in Sonoma County, California. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in mental health art therapy, her work explores themes of identity, resilience, and emotional transformation. As a Deaf artist, Shelly’s practice is deeply informed by her lived experience navigating a hearing world using art as both a personal language and a tool for connection

Her layered collages and textured surfaces blend cut paper, found materials, and intuitive mark-making, offering a visual language that is both visceral and grounding. Each piece is a meditative ritual, inviting viewers to witness the emotional weather of inner and outer landscapes. Shelly’s work has its roots in therapeutic process, yet stands boldly as an invitation to feel, to pause, and to reflect.

Upcoming shows:

Graton Gallery and Sebastopol Center for the Arts Collaborative Showcase located 9048 Graton, Ca 95444 Reception will be Saturday August 8th 1-4pm

Corrick’s &My Daughter the Framer September 4th-October 24th 2026

Art Trails Open Art Studios 2026

October 10th & 11th 10am-5pm

October 17th & 18th 10am-5pm