Shelley Hanmo is an Indianapolis-based freelance illustrator specialized in creating collage art for children’s books, editorial designs and more. She works primarily with hand-cut paper art, watercolor, colored pencils, and digital touch-ups.
Before becoming an illustrator, Shelley worked as a professional pianist and music teacher. She received a doctorate degree in music and a master’s degree in arts administration from Indiana University (Bloomington). In parallel with her musical journey, ... view more »
Artist Style: Literary: Children, Fiction, Non-Fiction; Visual: Collage, Environmental, Illustrative, Land/Cityscape, Nature/Wildlife
Artist Medium: Visual Arts: Collage, Colored Pencil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Shelley loves to experiment with different paper colors and textures. She sources her collage elements from magazine and other repurposed paper materials. Searching for the right paper is like a “treasure hunt” at times. In her collage art, texts on the repurposed paper often cultivate depth and textures. Words on the paper are sometimes highlighted in the design to convey hidden meanings behind the artwork. Alongside Shelley’s colorful collage art on social media, there are often fun facts, conservation information, eco-friendly tips, and fairytale stories. Through Junonia Arts, Shelley hopes to promote the awareness of reusing and upcycling while bringing joy to many others through her storytelling illustrations.
Varies depending on the project scope. Please email the artist to ask for pricing.
2023 | SCBWI BIPOC Scholarship to attend Virtual Conference
2023 | The Association of Illustrators (UK) Mentee
