Shannon McWhinney
Story is central to Shannon's work; she captures moments that bring the land and its animal inhabitants to life with fluid lines & harmonious colours.
MessageShannon McWhinney is an artist based in Ucluelet, along B.C.'s most western shoreline. She has a deep connection to the West Coast and takes endless inspiration from the wildlife and environment she encounters every day - its energy, characters and stories.
Story is central to Shannon's work; she captures moments that bring the land and its animal inhabitants to life. Her paintings are generally acrylic on canvas but she has also explored a mix of acrylic and oil on both panels as well as canvas. Shannon has also created artworks in watercolour, mixed mediums, pencil crayon and many other materials. Shannon's work is rich in harmonious colours and her brushstrokes add an energy as well as a beautifully fluid and illustrative quality to her work.
Most recently, Shannon has been drawn to humorous moments, the expressiveness of her subjects as well as their watery reflections.
She is represented by the Reflecting Spirit Gallery in Ucluelet BC and has exhibited her work in the Okanagan, Ucluelet and Tofino. she holds a BFA and a BEd and has been teaching art for many years.
Statement
I've been blessed with a life on the coast. Living in a home with an expansive view of Ucluelet's harbour; I wake & go to sleep with the sounds and views of eagles, herons, crows, kingfishers, sealions and other wildlife while the professional as well as fun seeking boats cruise by. These vistas as well as the views and experiences I take in while walking the local beaches or relaxing as well as exploring the broken group are what inspire my work.
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