Shanon's Art & Inspirations

So much goes into creating a social network presence, having an intuitive website, while at the same time effectively showcasing the works of art held so dear to one's heart. While creating art and being creative may be the preferred zone for many artists, obtaining a business sense is also essential. The corporate experience has been helpful during this process, but "Home Business for Dummies" has been the most helpful. Truly. Get past the title and it is a helpful small business book, especially for one not possessing a business degree. I am also thankful for all the web-design that has taken place over the course of the past twelve hours - it has been a skill builder to say the least. My hope now is, that any visitor to ShanonsArt.com will sense the creativity and Spirit behind the process that took place. Please visit and let me know what you think.

Take care,

Shanon

Here comes 2011! I can hardly believe it. It has been an amazing year and an amazing past few months. Tomorrow is the big day and time will soon tell exactly how reality will unfold, as it relates to what will be accomplished through the art and site. Regardless, the best foot has been set forward and it has been a great experience throughout the process. Having a vision become a reality is one of the most exciting yet anxious times to be had. Much work, time and determination has to be involved, or it is too easy to push things back or off altogether. Now that much of the business side of things have been taken care of, many paintings are awaiting being created and I am looking forward to doing so. Happy New Year!

Take care,

Shanon

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I pray everyone has a Blessed Christmas! While spending time with family and loved ones, and sharing the gift of warmth and love during this season, please keep those less fortunate in your thoughts. While we know this time of year is not about stockings, trees, or presents, but the One who came to save us all, there are many who are unable to celebrate in all that He has done. May His ultimate gift be what is in our hearts this season, and may we be willing to share His gift with others. Merry Christmas and God Bless!

Take care,
Shanon

An additional session on the Suzies piece may well have completed it. There are a few details that may be necessary to complete, but it is worth having a look to let me know what you think.

Additionally, I began a piece simply titled Sunflower. This piece is from a photograph taken in my garden this past Summer. I have been waiting to be able to paint it, and time allowed for it to be started today. To restate the site post, the first layer was laid today and the next will add more depth and detail.

January 1st is quickly approaching. The plans are still in place and progress is currently on target to "launch" the site to a broader audience. Both anxious and excited, it will certainly be interesting to see how 2011 takes shape.

Take care,
Shanon

Hello all! Most of the paintings are semi-dry and ready for another layer, this is what I will be working on over the course of the next three weeks. Expect to see updates soon. I also have at least two more paintings to begin, and plan to do so over the next few weeks as well. Also, preparation for exhibit applications is underway and submissions are expected to be made the first two weeks of January. Finally, the site is getting closer and closer to a convenient payment method and going public; still on target for the first of 2011. Things are coming together and 2011 is going to be a creative year.

Take care,
Shanon

I was painting this evening and decided to share a photograph of the "studio" where I paint. It is a nice, cozy, little space and it works at the moment.


I will be working on a few more layers of Surrender and Peace over the next few days, as well as completing more spontaneous pieces - such as the one I started this evening. You can view this piece here. I apologize ahead of time for the quality of the image.

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

Take care,
Shanon

The web-design is moving along quite nicely. There are a couple more components that need to be added, primarily the payment option, and the site will be “rolled out” to a broader public status. Once all components are in place, the site will go public via Facebook, Twitter, and Vimeo on January 1, 2011. Thank you to the ladies at Crossroads Bank for your advice and suggestions regarding credible resources!

Preparations are also being made to apply to art festivals in the area. Additionally, decisions regarding a solo exhibit date and potential location are also in the “works”. Dates for exhibitions will be announced on ShanonsArt.com. In the meantime…painting, painting, and more painting is taking place. Look for “Works in Progress” to be completed, as well as “Works Recently Completed”. Please leave a comment if you have suggestions for shows to apply for in the area, or suggestions for online communities to become a part of…suggestions are always appreciated!

Thank you and take care,
Shanon

It is official; Shanon's Art & Inspirations is an established business. The foundation is being meticulously laid, prior to making works and the site completely available to the public.

This is an exciting time and I am looking forward to see where the fruits of these efforts, as well as the artwork which is and will be created, will go. Who will be touched? And just what magnitude will be had?

Please keep in touch as to what works are currently in progress, where artwork may be viewed in the future, and how to go about purchasing a work which seemingly captures a thought, feeling, or place in your heart.

Take care,
Shanon

I began this piece a few years ago. I had taken photographs of the Fall leaves and the brilliant blue sky, and was inspired to capture the feeling. That crisp, refreshing "AAAHHHH", that accommodates Fall.

The figure for this composition was also referenced from a photograph. However, I placed it in a corner for the years that followed. Recently, as I considered how this piece should evolve, I became compelled to place the woman in a white garment. This was successfully accomplished, as well as some foreground work - which may take more definite shape in the days to come.

The piece, while it seemingly possesses the same essence as before, now reflects the true Peace I have ultimately come to know in my God. The painting is still in progress and can be viewed here. I believe this oil painting will be better than I had initially envisioned.

Take care,
Shanon

I began a piece a few weeks back. Actually, it was started this past spring. The composition will most likely be titled Surrender. The piece goes with the title. It is a self-portrait, but not in the traditional sense. It is a picture of surrendering my life to Jesus Christ, and what that moment was like for me.

The composition of this piece started out as an image I constantly have in my soul, regarding the moment I truly surrendered my life to the Lord. I took a photograph of myself outside, in the springtime. This is significant to the piece, because Spring marks new life. As one may see in the piece, the grass is green and the sky is blue, while the trees appear to be dead in the background. Again, this new life in Christ is reflected by the season in which I chose to be the setting for the piece.

I am anxiously awaiting to see how this piece will evolve, and ultimately what it will look like. Please have a look and let me know your thoughts.

Take care,
Shanon