Hi!

I’m Shalayne, a professional artist based in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. I specialize in portraiture and painting live and I love it!! It’s exciting, it’s engaging, and it makes the people around me so happy. My work is largely a combination of impressionism and expressionism- a balance of intention and playful exploration. I am passionate about capturing emotional experiences through energetic brush strokes, vibrant colors, and an interesting composition. I want to create something that brings joy to your space and your every day life. If this resonates with you, let’s chat!

 

A bit more about me…

 
Another 30ish minute sketch- just love this one!! #livepainter #weddingpainter #liveweddingpainter #paintingpractice #justengaged #newlyengaged #weddingprofessional #engaged #bridetobe #weddingtrends
It's that wonderful time of year- the days are getting longer, a bit warmer, and you can feeeeel the joy in the air! Today I'm throwing it back to this memorable summer day in the Black Hills capturing Krista and Travis. 💕 #liveweddingpainter #liv
What would you envision for your home? There are soooo many possibilities. Your background can be more abstract and non representational, or it can suggest the setting as it is in real life. The composition can be a lively party, including your gue
Saturday play 🎨🤸‍♀️ #color #pinkandgreen #abstractart #acrylic #painting #livepainter #southdakotaartist #blackhillsartist #nonrepresentationalart
A moment to shout-out @pasqueandpine and @cactuscollectiveweddings- two wonderful companies I am fortunate enough to do regular portraiture work for! Here are a few. These portraits are distinct from my live paintings in that they are created with w