Shanon's Art & Inspirations

I really enjoy the Baroque era. The art during this time, with its "less complex, more realistic and more emotionally affecting" characteristics, draws me in every time. Some time back I wrote a piece entitled “Look UP” and I was looking for a work of art to go with it. When searching, I came across a sketch by Guido Reni and really identified with the concept. For months I have had the image in visible places. and recently in my studio. Yesterday morning I was really stirred to paint it. As I painted the piece, the style went deeper than emotion and resonated within my spirit. Reni was seemingly effective in meeting the objective of the Baroque era in which he painted other works and drew this sketch. Baroque was encouraged in an effort to return those in the 17th century back to spirituality. Perhaps this is the actual reason why I connect with this style. The works go beyond technical accuracy and even emotion, and move into the spiritual. I most likely will not post my rendition of Reni’s work until it is finished, which may be very soon.

Take care,

Shanon