by Shannon | Jan 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
by Shannon | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to two of my students for their honorable mentions in the Scholastic Art Awards- Fiona Maisel received Honorable Mention in Ceramics for a painted sculpture of a head, Christina Berna received Honorable Mention in Drawing for a wood burned image of her...
by Shannon | Nov 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
C stays home Fridays. It is our day being together, enjoying each other, and having our time. We often go to the library together, explore Meijer Gardens, or take time to create together in my studio. Here are photos from our last Mama Friday. C...
by Shannon | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most Creative My piece, “Holding onto Dreams” won Most Creative at the Colors of Community Show!
by Shannon | Oct 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Using my recently dyed fabric, I created this color wheel. I like the way it looks like a journal page from my sketchbook!
by Shannon | Oct 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Documenting dying I fall in and out of love with my sketchbook. I keep a couple journals going at all times. One comes with me, one stays in my studio, the other is on my bedside table. At times, it seems connected to me. I write ideas, draw pictures, think,...
by Shannon | Sep 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
by Shannon | Sep 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
I recently took my cats to the vet for their yearly checkup. While there, the veterinarian mentioned she had no cat painting in her cat room. Instead there was a dog drawing. She also mentioned her love of orange cats. The conversation got my mind...
by Shannon | Aug 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Studio classes begin September 23. Information for adults, children, and young children can be found here.
by Shannon | Aug 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Finding Space to Contemplate The new Japanese Gardens at Meijer Gardens is incredible. The peacefulness in the space is energetic and calming all at once. Each step leads to a view, a sound, a quietness. Poetry is scattered on the rocks throughout the...
