About Me

I love being an artist.

I wake up every day craving to create something.

Art is the way I see, understand and relate to the world, and it is joyful place to reside.

Shona

I've lived my life mainly exploring two creative mediums, photography and abstract art. Both mediums intertwine in daily life, whether in as a picture in a frame on the wall, or on notecards or coasters, or in coloring books. All items on this site are an answer to the perpetual question: what I make today that will be cool?

Photography is essentially an outdoor activity for me. I like to wander through the city and connect to it with my camera. Looking through my photographs, you may notice I don't have a primary subject of focus, and there aren't many that include people. Instead, most of my photography explores the union of urban life and nature, because I feel in that intersection a striking resonance, and a diverse expression and range of life in all its forms. Cities don't always conjure up an immediate image of solitude and grace where nature and noise overlap, but in that apparent conflict I have always felt a harmony that keeps me going and inspires me creatively.

My abstract art follows a different path but brings me to a similar feeling of peace and contentment. When I start working on a painting, there is no predetermined destination; just a strong need to mesh colors and let my subconscious talk. Once a painting is complete, all sorts of little scenes are revealed to me. One of my favorite things to do after finishing a painting is to ask a friend what they see. Often people notice different scenes, and with accumulating perspectives, a fuller story emerges.

I hope that in my art and photography you can feel the peace and contentment that I experience in its creation.

Sustainability

Our thoughts about the planet impact everything we do, from the clay we use to the packaging we provide. Find out how we stay responsible.