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Age: 31
Hometown: Portland
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I was born in Texas and moved to Florida with the rest of my artistic family. My childhood was filled with creative activities which fostered my creativity. My father is now a professional sculptor, and my Mother is a painter. I learned an immense amount from them, from an appreciation of contemporary art, to specific techniques, to tips on craftsmanship. Growing up in that kind of environment gave me a great artistic foundation. Building on that early structure, I have developed my own vision so I can say that now I am self-taught. I did receive quite a few awards in high school, but have largely experimented on my own to create the work I do now.
I create mixed-media abstract paintings in which I explore my interest in the passage of time, and of the inevitable changes. I am fascinated by old crumbling buildings and walls where nature has started to reclaim its hold. |
| Interests | I create mixed-media abstract paintings in which I explore my interest in the passage of time, and of the inevitable changes. I am fascinated by old crumbling buildings and walls where nature has started to reclaim its hold.
I get my best ideas for new work in that relaxing moment just before sleep, when my mind clears and allows me to see my inner vision. Starting with an idea or design plan I sometimes stick to it sometimes I deviate. I work with multiple layers of texture and paint creating three dimensional intricate surface. I use washes of paint which are worked into the crevices or removed leaving barely a trace behind. Using sanders and power tools, I smooth some surfaces andleave some areas rough. All of this creates the time weathered look which recreates the essence of change. |
Exhibitions
Upcomming Art Shows Featuring my mixed media paintings:
"A Family Affair" Runs the month of July 2007 opening July 7th 5 pm at the Freed Gallery in Lincoln City Oregon.
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Artistatwork
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Posted on: 22nd Dec 2007 21:19
Super abstract art, I would love to see more. Margaret, Artist at Work, http://artist-at-work.co.uk
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CreateReality
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Posted on: 28th Jul 2007 12:15
Hello Shannon, "Thru The Trees" is a beautiful piece. It has an interesting effect, I had thought that it was painted on glass. Very nice. Please let me know when you post any new pieces.
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ranjan
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Posted on: 26th Jun 2007 13:28
very nice work, best wishes - ranjan
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Robbie
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Posted on: 5th Jun 2007 13:53
Hello, Shannon, I hope this finds you well and doing fine. I would appreciate your viewing my new gallery on my profile 'All Hands' it contains 26 designs and I would love to here your comments. Thank you and best wishes, Robbie.
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christianhealingart
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Posted on: 1st Jun 2007 2:33
Hi, welcome to this website. Everyone is helpful and friendly. I'll come back when you have more images uploaded. Visit my site when you get a chance.
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Eus
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Posted on: 21st May 2007 17:05
"Thru The Trees" is beautiful! I come back later. best wishes, Erlinde
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RoadKill
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Posted on: 4th May 2007 9:19
Get some pictures up here! It's no fun to see a blank screen. Thanks
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Mamtani
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Posted on: 21st Apr 2007 15:01
Greetings...
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BackPorchArt
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Posted on: 27th Mar 2007 0:48
good start any art?
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Sarah
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Posted on: 18th Mar 2007 12:00
Hi, don't forget to email your friends about your new My Art Profile URL! Send them a link to your new page http://www.myartprofile.com/shannonwillis.
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Baarle
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Posted on: 16th Mar 2007 13:17
Welcome to the site Claudia! Hope to see your work soon!
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Rafiki
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Posted on: 15th Mar 2007 23:44
Hello welcome to the site! Hope to see your work soon!~Anita
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Sarah
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Posted on: 15th Mar 2007 22:58
Hi shannonwillis, Can I help? This is a Free Forum for people like us to communicate about our passion of Art in whatever form. We are free to promote our own websites & commissions to Art lovers around the world. This website does all the advertising so we don't have to. In addition the more contacts you make in the industry the more popular we become as Artists in turn more people will show an interest in our Public Exhibitions. Keep in touch with everyone! X
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