SHELLY CHILTON

With me, you get a mind that's a pretty balanced blend of creative and analytical.  I tell your story in art and design and my mission is always to meld beauty and function in product development.  I've worn many creative hats!  The first half of my career was in apparel, as an evening wear designer - quickly climbing the ranks from Assistant to Associate Designer, before heading two eveningwear labels.  I had the good fortune of being a part of the design team that dressed a former Second Lady of the United States, as well as had my dresses featured in magazines on rising starlets (now huge stars!).  After several years in NY and a move back to the Midwest to start a family, a natural change in career ensued into graphic arts and product development (art was my first love, long before fashion). A decade later, I had a whirlwind, exciting detour back into apparel with a hit-making (and news-making) entrepreneurial collaboration as co-founder and designer of a patented leggings company!  I'm now enjoying life as a freelance designer and artist.

 

Aside from apparel design, I have years of experience in housewares & product development, with merchandise still sold at major retailers worldwide from Target to Bed, Bath & Beyond.  Partner-aligned or solo, my product designs have ranged from colorful die-cut coir doormats to various kitchen, bath & garden items made from ceramics, melamine, resin, ABS plastic and stainless steel.  One design was one of three winners of the 2010 "Green House" awards, recognized by the International Housewares Association, for being an eco-responsible product.  But product development has been only part of it.  I create original art by hand and computer for an array of clients' needs.   Book covers, calendar art, web page design, advertising, logo & branding, social media marketing, digital scrapbook art and more.  My artistic style is broad & varied and applicable to many areas or industries.  Take a look.  Let's collaborate!