Archive for February, 2007


• New Art Show Presentation Photo

Below is a photo I just took of my new set up for art shows. I am going to send it to some shows I am applying to for this summer. I think my new work looks really good toghther. The paintings I have hung on my wall at home make it look like an art gallery. Even though I have a lot of different colors in the paintings they hang well together. I think this photo of my art gives a bold statement. I have been working a lot lately and I will have quite a few new pieces to show soon. Stay tuned!


2007 Shannon Willis Art Booth

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• Understanding Abstract Art.
Abstract art is a medium to communicate thoughts and ideas that are bigger then our language. Art is a way of communicating abstract ideas that are not explainable in words. Like the saying a picture is worth a thousand words, art, and especially abstract is worth more than that because there aren’t words to describe it. Original art speaks from the creator to who ever view it. The wonderful part is with abstract art you can come to your own conclusion. The artist might have something in mind when they are creating it, which is personal to them. But the viewer can have something totally different in mind based on their past experiences and observations. Whose interpretation is right? Well whoever is viewing the piece is correct. So when art is purchased from an artist and moves from studio to a home the meaning of that piece has changed to the owner’s point of view. So when you look at a piece of abstract art think of what it means to you. It is interesting to find out what the artist was thinking when they made it, but that should not cloud your judgment on what that piece is saying to you.
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• Art Show at Mountain Park

This last Wednesday I participated in the Art at Mountain Park art fair. The show was great, talked to a lot of interesting people and met other artists. Here is a photo of me and my new abstract painting, “The Red Window” taken at the event. As you can see I like to paint my hair as well.

Shannon Willis at Art in Mountain Park

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• Defining Line New abstract Painting


“Defining Line” (c)2007 Shannon Willis 36×60″

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• “Fortune” mixed media collage painting

“Fortune” (c)2007  Shannon Willis acrylic mixed media collage on 2 canvases  48×72″

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• “Vision” New Abstract Painting

“Vision” (c) 2007 Shannon Willis 24×40″ mixed media on 2 canvases.

This is one a few new paintings I have just completed. I really like the way this painting turned out. I used acrylic paint and metallic powder on a textured background. I find it very peaceful and will hang it in my bedroom before I take it to a gallery.

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• New Website

Finally I am done (besides small changes) with my new website. I will be adding a lot of content in the near future. I had to completely change my site so I would be able to add a newsletter feature. If you would like to receive updates on my upcoming shows and new art I am creating, sign up for my news letter.

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