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Southampton Press, Arts Section, Thursday January 24, 2008, page B2.
Winter Blues Give Way to Two Unique Shows, by Erik Ernst.
"...Thomas Shelford's 'Beatrice' is beautifully drawn and highly emotional... "
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Southampton Press, Arts Section, Thursday January 24, 2008, page B1.
Long Island Academy Graduates to Next Level, by Pat Rogers.
"...Mr. Shelford has several drawings on view. Several portraits are rendered in charcoal. Others make use of the classical technique known as grisaille, a monochromatic approach to painting and drawing typically executed in light grays or browns that was often used in the Renaissance... "
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Hamptons Magazine Online, Arts Section, Friday January 11, 2008.
Grenning Gallery’s Sculpture Showroom "Draws" In Students, by Joan Baum.
"...Shelford, who ran a December-January mini-series, exudes an intense but amiable intellectualism, not to mention attractive eclecticism reflecting years spent as an illustrator and website designer. He explains that plaster casts are typically used for introductory workshops because participants need to concentrate on line, light, and form without having to confront complications of surface texture or color... "
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The Sag Harbor Express, Arts Section, December 20, 2007, page B1.
Meeting a Desire to Learn Art: A new academy opens where artists are the teachers, by Peter Neely.
"...Instructor and artist, Thomas Shelford, is teaching students a technique in which drawings are built up in stages. The technical approach mirrors 19th century academic drawing methods, allowing students to solidify their technical background..."
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