Announcing a great escape… Shannon’s Art Parties! Thank you to all the people who have taken the time to contact me and suggest this concept. I think it’s a great idea and feel that we are all going to have a great time! I’ll be adding new escapes regularly, so check back here…
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I’ve always loved to paint big, so writing and producing video for television and the web has been a natural progression. TELEVISION SERIES ~ Give Your Walls Some Soul At age 44 I discovered television. The Executive Director of our local cable access center gave a presentation at a Chamber of Commerce Mixer about how…
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I’ve had a stormy relationship with my music. Thankfully, it was relationship that I never totally released… Growing up, music was an integral part of our everyday lives. Mom was a brilliant musician and gifted teacher. Dad was self made man and a creative powerhouse, and though he did not play an instrument, he exposed…
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Let’s Celebrate! Hey, whether it’s an art show, television taping, concert, or book reading, I love to celebrate with you. This section will keep you in the loop regarding all of my current events so you can join in the fun!
I started life as a musician, not a painter, yet I don’t even want to know what would have happened to me if I hadn’t started painting. I was 32 when I saw an advertisement for an adult education painting class. It sounded like fun , so I registered for the class. Oh it was…
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What’s up with these monkeys? Why on earth would any one paint over 40 sock monkey paintings? It’s kind of a long story but so worth the ride… It all started with my mother’s sock monkey. I inherited it after her passing. ( My sister and I discovered him in a trunk when…
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Wow what an incredibly creative and lively class at Southside School this week! The students have only a few weeks to go before they are out for the summer, and they are sooooo ready for vacation. They had wonderful energy and it was a great session. This week we worked with Daniel Smith oil…
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I was at a loss for blog ideas today. So I walked over to the painting area to get some inspiration, took one look at the five paintings in progress, and all I could hear in my head was Van Halen ‘s, “Come on baby Finish What You Started.” I laughed out loud! I’m still…
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Monkey Made of Sockies has had his portrait painted twice with the guitar. It may very well be his favorite instrument to play! He has also been seen with an accordion, and I hear there is a ukulele, and maybe even a banjo in his future ! Click here to download your free Wanna Be…
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Thanks so much to Mrs. Romiti and the Southside Foundation for awarding me a grant to teach art to her 7th grade students at Southside School! This is my third residency at Southside , and I am so honored to be able to work with Mrs. Romiti. That she always has a great group…
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Special thanks go out to Jenn Ostenson and the Cerra Vista PTO for booking me for an Author Visit last month. It was a whirlwind 45 minutes ,with over 200 children (K through 1st grade) in attendance, so I structured the visit in short little segments in order to hold their interest. Judging by…
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It was a good day in the studio. The parrots are on their way to their new home in Capitola by the sea. Delivering these pieces was really cathartic. I’ll admit I cried after dropping them off. It was such a release, “such a long long time before the dawn…” definitely a Crosby Stills and…
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Mom’s hugs are the best! Happy Mother’s Day! Click Here to Download Your Free Mother and Child Coloring Page Click here to see beautiful cards and prints. Click here to see fun clothing and other cool merchandise !
New to First Fridays? Here’s the description from the Hollister Downtown Association’s website: “On the first Friday of each month, historic downtown Hollister businesses and restaurants will open their doors to showcase local artists and/or offer specials at their establishments. The idea is to host a free day/evening of art, entertainment and specials where people…
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Joe’s Lane seems to be a place of healing for many people, myself included. Enjoy~ Lyrics Joe’s Lane You see them come You see them go You see them leave When they want to stay Down the road Take away the pain Joe’s Lane You see them run You see them…
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Monkey Made of Sockies needed a bit of time to heal, but he’s in good spirits! Click Here to Download your Free “Heal” Coloring Page To see darling prints and cards click here :O) Enjoy!
Leslie David filmed the opening reception at Blak Sage Gallery, and created a wonderful short video about the Open Studio Tour. For those of you local folks, it gives you a great preview the event. And for those of you out of town, you get a feel for what it’s like to be there live.…
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I am so excited about the debut of our first music CD collaboration, Virtually Possible! The proof arrived yesterday and it sounds great! Here’s a bit of background regarding my music collaboration with Jason Shepherd: Jason Shepherd sits down with his guitar in Kentucky and records a melody. Out here in…
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When I got in touch with Shannon, she said she was intrigued about the way in which I've made music and words collide in my
I loved the way this little girl got out of her seat to see the barrel racing event. This little oil painting is 5"x5" and
New to First Fridays? Here's the description from the Hollister Downtown Association's website: "On the first Friday of each
Leslie David filmed the opening reception at Blak Sage Gallery, and created a wonderful short video about the Open Studio
Wow what an incredibly creative and lively class at Southside School this week! The students have only a few weeks to go
I was at a loss for blog ideas today. So I walked over to the painting area to get some inspiration, took one look at the
Joe's Lane seems to be a place of healing for many people, myself included. Enjoy~ Lyrics Joe's Lane
I am so excited about the debut of our first music CD collaboration, Virtually Possible! The proof arrived
It's that time of year again, when the artists of San Benito County share their heartwork with the public! Please save
Some milestone events happen without warning and change your life forever. Others you can see coming a mile away. And you
Monkey Made of Sockies has had his portrait painted twice with the guitar. It may very well be his favorite instrument to
Special thanks go out to Jenn Ostenson and the Cerra Vista PTO for booking me for an Author Visit last month. It
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