I am an artist in many media. Make-up Artistry has been my profession for the last two plus decades, but I also create in a variety of other ways.
Since I can remember I have been an artist. I still have some drawings that I did when I was around 5 years old as my mother kept them stored. My paternal grandmother was very accomplished artist, mainly in pastels that I remember. She always gave me art supplies for birthday presents.
Done in Grade 5 – I was 10
I greatly enjoyed art in high school, but in those days to get a job and earn a living you didn’t study art. So I pursued other options. I never stopped creating; I just did it informally. I took workshops in different areas constantly – oil painting, pottery, fused glass, sculpting, water colours, etc. I never stopped learning and I never stopped enjoying the process.
Designing and constructing costumes and props for theatre and wearable art shows has been a great way to incorporate a lot of my skills and stretch myself to figure out how to make things work the way I want them to.
Crown built for the Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, 2017
Over the last several years I’ve been diligently doing art – practicing daily. And I’ve notice a lot of improvement in my techniques and abilities. Taking part in online challenges is a great motivator and an opportunity to try things I’ve never done before.
Brian, done only using words – all the lines are actually words, 2018
I’m very fortunate to be in a position to be able to study art full-time. More things to learn and create! I find with my life experiences that I have a better grasp of the work process and how to manage my time to optimize my output. As of June 14, 2021 I possess a Diploma in Fine Arts – Advanced, with honours (College Honour Roll, President’s Honour Roll) from Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology, and am now considering offers to complete a Fine Arts degree in Europe.
Serpopard – polymer clay sculpture done in 3D Studio class, April 2018.
I blog about my art often – those posts are listed below:
21 Days and One Year (of the Pandemic)
It’s New Year’s Eve; Day 298 (of the Pandemic)
Leapin’ Lizards… It is Leap Year!
And just like that, January is over.
New year, new semester, new challenges
I’m not always a stubborn Luddite
Final Project for Contemporary Drawing
My first project for Contemporary Drawing class
Midterm Marks are in… Mom would have been proud.
I’m officially a starving art student… well, not really starving but…
Cretaceous Park – Grande Prairie 66 million years B.C.
I have a a website that features all of my creative services at ShannonFennell.com, and social media presence on Facebook at Shannon Fennell Artist, on Instagram at @shannonfennellartist and on Twitter at @ShannonFaceArt. Check them out and Like and Follow! I’ve also got links in the sidebar as well.
