Inner Fae Creations

Trisha Leigh Shufelt is a self-taught artist, whose endeavors have led her on a varied path of creative expression.  Sculptor, jewelry designer, & painter are just a few of the hats she has chosen to wear over the years.  As a sculptor of whimsical mushroom characters, Trisha is often called, "the mushroom lady"  by her peers & fans.  Adding a bit of charm & whimsy to her ooak creations, each one is based in part on actual specimens found in nature.  Meticulously hand-sculpted & painted, Trisha utilizes the finest blend of polymer clay & heat-set oil paints.  Items found in nature are often used to give her pieces an overall woodsy feel.  In 2009, Trisha created a pocket field guide to accompany her mushroom creations entitled, "The Mushrooms of Faerie Field Guide". 

Trisha's mushrooms have been sold throughout the United States & abroad.

"Mushrooms give us a glimpse of Faerie, something we

can physically see, magically appearing overnight & oftentimes disappearing the next.   Mushrooms give us a taste of Faerie itself."

As a jewelry designer, Trisha finds inspiration for her Faerie Court Portal pieces in Art Nouveau, nature & Faerie images.  The focal point of each piece is a hand painted glass stone, or Faerie Portal.  Brass findings, polymer clay, natural elements & bead  work often accompany these unique designs.  Her pieces have sold

around the world, adorning the necks of fantasy enthusiasts & artist's alike.  She has also collaborated her jewelry designs with  inspirational fantasy artist Lisa Steinke & vintage photographer Dorothy Wallace.

As a painter...

"It is said, we do not choose the Fae, they choose us."

This is the case with regards to Trisha's paintings & sketches.

"I can honestly say, I have never had a talent for either

until  recently.  Something is guiding my hand.  Do I

walk among the Fae?  Anything is possible if you believe?"

Trisha's paintings range from the light & dark elements

of Faerie to the whimsical. 

As for what is on the horizon????

Anything that sparks her Inner Fae!

Blessings!  Trisha Leigh