THE FIBER & CLAY YEARS
THE FIBER & CLAY YEARS
February 21, 2023 | MAMA CHICKPEA
As an adult, Shelly dabbled in various projects such as soft sculpture (sewing), knitting/felting fibers, and various forms of clay. She traveled the northeast United States, selling her creations, known to many as “Chickpea.”
During the time of the early show years, Shelly embarked on a quest to get healthier. After some health scares in her early 20s, she got into diet & exercise, falling in love with her favorite bean, a chickpea. After one too many lunch dates with friends, starving for hummus, Shelly earned her nickname, & thus, the storyline for Mama Chickpea began.
Chickpea to Miss Chickpea,
Miss Chickpea to Mama Chickpea.
After closing Miss Pea’s and moving to Texas, Shelly aspired to work on her sculpting skills yet again, but in other avenues of clay. She started a collection of customizable pieces she sold online through Etsy, under her art persona, Mama Chickpea.
Through developing her clay skills with her online store, Cr8tive, LLC. was born, and a desire to grow her skills.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea
When she’s not doing homework or making yet another cheese sandwich, Shelly loves doing arts & crafts, watching endless cartoons, playing with her pups, and cuddling with her minions. Like any 24/7 mom, she cherishes her brief gym time, and her daily shower in peace. Art has always been her escape from the insanity of life, and is often the inspiration behind many of her illustrations.
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