01
Jan 22

Not Without My Teammates

https://www.notwithoutmyteammates.com/ Here is a link to the webpage for my latest book Not Without My Teammates written by Jeff McWhinney and Gwen Smid. Published by Rycom Solutions Inc.


17
Apr 21

New Project

This is my latest illustration project. Below is a link to a story on CFL.ca about the upcoming picture book Not Without My Teammates, written by Jeff McWhinney and Gwen Smid. Coming later this year from Peanut Butter Press. https://www.cfl.ca/…/oleary-story-behind-keeper-cups…/ Pictured is the sketch version of the book’s cover.


01
Dec 20

ZOOM Workshops

I will be presenting one of these workshops in January 2021.


09
Jun 20

New Book

 ‘Louis Riel Day: The Fur Trade Project’ written by Deborah L. Delaronde and illustrated by Sheldon Dawson is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Prairie Books Now. ‘Louis Riel Day: The Fur Trade Project’ will be available for sale in August, 2020. It is published by Theytus Books, Ltd. If you’re interested in purchasing a copy, you can order online at any bookstore. 


14
Feb 19

Yahoo!

Dinosaur Rodeo is hot off the press. This is my 50th published book as an illustrator, but my first as an author. Copies are available now from Peanut Butter Press, Prairie Sky Books and McNally Robinson Booksellers. Book Launch will be Sunday March 17th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at McNally Robinson, Grant Park, Winnipeg.


10
Mar 16

Art Exhibition – March 18-29, 2016

Uncertainty lr

Uncertainty /2015 /acrylic /24″x 28″

Pictured above is one of eight recent paintings by Sheldon that will be exhibited at Cre8ery Gallery from March 18th to 29th, 2016 along with works by 4 other artists; Susan Birdwise, Kathleen Black, Helen Lyons and Marim Daien Zipursky.

Opening Reception 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday March 18th at Cre8ery Gallery (second floor) 125 Adelaide Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Feb 14

Art Exhibition – March 7-18, 2014

Labyrinth (detail)

Lost in the Labyrinth (detail) /2014 /acrylic/5’x10′

Pictured is a segment of Sheldon’s recent large scale painting “Lost in the Labyrinth” which will be exhibited at Cre8ery Gallery from March 7th to 18th along with works by 4 other artists; Susan Birdwise, Kathleen Black, Helen Lyons and Marim Daien Zipursky.

Opening Reception 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday March 7th at Cre8ery Gallery (second floor) 125 Adelaide Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

15
Feb 13

Wool – Illustration Friday challenge


This judge is about to have the wool pulled over his eyes, in a scene from Do Unto Otters, written by Grant and Benjamin Anderson, published by Pemmican Publications.

The evidence was quickly revealed

That sentence would not be repealed

The jury’s verdict came quickly

The cow was found guilty

All because the dirty pig squealed


10
Nov 12

Tree – Illustration Friday challenge

Painting Scenery/2010/ acrylic on board/ 8″x10″


19
Oct 12

Sky – Illustration Friday challenge

Piece of the Sky H5 /2006/acrylic on board/24″x 24″