Shawna Pickinpaugh

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Art is an integral part of my life; it continually pulls and stretches me in new and exciting directions.  No matter what is going on in my life, I constantly feel the need to make art, teach art, see art, and learn more about art.  It is the way I relate to the world.

 

I was born and raised in Wyoming. As a child, I spent every summer at a family cabin in the Wind River Mountains. I feel the time spent in this amazing place has shaped my art and how I view the world.  It is my hope that when others see my work they can take a piece of the Wind River Range with them. 

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I have always considered myself a painter, however, over the years, I have gravitated to ceramics, because I love to produce and see instant results. I have a passion for surface decoration and enjoy painting and carving. 

 

I have been experimenting with a new medium called Quink. I am using watercolor techniques with Quink and have been excited about the dramatic effects I am getting in my paintings.

 

As an art educator I have experience teaching painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, stained glass, sculpture and digital art. Experience with all of these mediums has made me realize the endless possibilities that lay before me. I hope you continue to appreciate my work and look forward to what I create next!