Today we’d like to introduce you to Shannon Willow.
Shannon, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I am on an intentional journey, passionate about engaging people in the present moment, sharing my vast affection for the land, and all living beings on the planet. Conservation and preservation are foundations in my art and my spiritual lifestyle.
I am an art activist working in the community to build closer connections between the community and their relationship to one another and Mother Earth. When we reconnect with Earth and our sacred water we reconnect to self.
I am a muralist and oil painter. I paint “talking trees” to connect people with a deeper sense of their emotional intelligence and the unique gifts that only they can bring to the world. I facilitate workshops in my studio and art team building in the corporate setting to engage people in an art experience that creates a shift in perception and interconnectedness.
The majority of my work and work with community creates more interconnectedness to self, community and all the gifts offered by our natural world. We are all connected.
To see more of my work, please visit ShannonWillowArt.com
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
As an art entrepreneur one of the biggest challenges is to wear all the hats! I drive the business in sales and marketing and then change hats to the creative side. One thing you have to make time for is studio time, which is challenging as a solo-prenuer. I work constantly and am grateful for each moment, challenge and lesson in my art practice.
I find there is not enough people understanding the true value art brings to the world and so this is a conversation I have a lot with my clients and community. I am not afraid to say “no” to a job that does not pay a professional artist the value of the work.
I will continue to have these conversations and engage people in the value of art that years of art experience, training and growth brings to their lives and the lives with our communities. Art is a change maker and my work is made that change happen!
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Shannon Willow Art – what should we know?
Shannon Willow Art is known for “Talking Trees” paintings. Whether in a community mural or in a custom oil paintings, people love the unique style and engage fully with the work by reading and relating to the words. The trees are full of words of encouragement and self-love. They encourage the viewer to reconnect on a deeper level to the present moment and to the light within, becoming more mindful of their personal energy.
Shannon Willow Art specializes in art team building and corporate team building. Through this unique art experience, people will ultimately be more productive with company goals and creating overall success in a more effective way. Communication and collaboration play a key role and art has a way of breaking down the barriers that exist between co-workers and colleagues.
Shannon Willow Art brings a completely customized art experience to your company and engages the team in a true understanding of teamwork, personal excellence, and critical thinking. We tap into courage for authentic creative expression and create a personalized piece of art for each individual.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
C4 Atlanta has offered a variety of business classes for the artist and I have gone through many of their courses and learned so much.
I also learn from each client and all the processes that my diverse art portfolio offers in my practice. Building relationships play a key role in any business including art. As my journey continues, my spiritual practice has intertwined even more so over the last year.
So many people have supported me on my art journey and I am grateful for the exchange. Each experience is another building block at Shannon Willow Art, and for me personally.
Pricing:
- Custom “Talking Tree” oil paintings start at $2000 for 20″ x 24″. All work is customized.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ShannonWillowArt.com
- Phone: 770-853-4356
- Email: shanwillow22@gmail.com
- Instagram: @shannonwillow22
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shannon-Willow-ART-736621309683909/
Image Credit:
Yvonne Boyd and Fernando Decillis
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