Person with red hair and glasses cooking with a spatula in a home kitchen decorated with framed pictures, butterflies, and a window with blue curtains.

Hi, I’m Shannon.
I am an artist, writer,
and a steward of creativity
and community.

Whether I’m creating art, writing, hosting residencies, or gathering people, my work is always grounded in wonder, generosity, and a deep care for the natural world.

View fullsize Today is the last day to see my exhibition at @hoffmancenterforthearts, they are open 12-5pm.
View fullsize Only a few days left to check out The Ocean within at @hoffmancenterforthearts, the show ends Friday 29th at 5pm.
View fullsize Celestial Sea 40” x 30” Mixed Media Encaustic, clay, mica, crushed gemstones, pastel On view at @hoffmancenterforthearts
View fullsize Join me on Saturday 3pm-5pm for the opening of The Ocean Within at @hoffmancenterforthearts The Turning Sea 24”x24” Mixed Media Encaustic
View fullsize Ocean Relic 1-12, 6” mixed media encaustic. These pieces and many more will be on exhibit at @hoffmancenterforthearts in Nov. join me for the opening Nov.8th 3-5pm
View fullsize Cephalopod Symmetry, 24” x 24” , Mixed Media Encaustic - Vintage ephemera, pastel Created for my upcoming exhibition at @hoffmancenterforthearts
View fullsize Little sea glass paintings. I had fun experimenting with these. I will be handing them out at the opening reception of - The Ocean Within - at @hoffmancenterforthearts on Nov. 8th. Hope to see you there.
View fullsize Happy to share that I have an upcoming exhibition @hoffmancenterforthearts with all new artwork inspired by the sea. Opening Reception November 8 | 3:00-5:00pm Exhibition runs November 6–29 | 12:00-5:00pm
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View fullsize In the Quiet Deep, 36” x 24”
Mixed Media Encaustic - Vintage ocean charts, pastel, abalone shell, copper leaf For my upcoming exhibition at @hoffmancenterforthearts Growing up, my family often visited the @montereybayaquarium, where I
View fullsize New artwork alert! I am working on a new series inspired by the ocean for my upcoming exhibition at @hoffmancenterforthearts. The Ocean Within, features a new work combining sculpture and encaustic. The ocean has also been a place of solace and co
View fullsize Hi there, remember me? It’s been a while since I have posted here. Mainly because I have been enjoying my summer, doing lots of wonderful things with family and friends. While simultaneously heartbroken and flabbergasted at the state of the US
View fullsize Hops, 30”x40” Mixed Media Encaustic with crushed gemstones. Now available at @ugallery. . . . . #contemporaryart #encausticart #painting #botanicalart #inspiredbynature #naturalist #natureart #artforsale #womanartist #artistsofinstagram
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View fullsize Studio Sale - only a few days left to get the discount. I’m offering a limited-time art sale, my way of saying thank you for your support and encouragement. Visit my website (link in bio) and use code CREATE at checkout to receive 10% off + fr
View fullsize A Special Art Sale Just for You! To celebrate my feature in the latest issue of Where Women Create magazine @wherewomencreate, I’m offering a limited-time art sale, my way of saying thank you for your support and encouragement. Visit my websi