After earning her BFA in Photography & Digital Media from the University of Houston, Shauna embraced a dual passion for art and education, finding her place as a dedicated photography and digital art media teacher. Guiding students to pursue their artistic aspirations, she simultaneously heeded her own advice, maintaining an active presence in the art world as a professional artist.
Inspired by the interplay of nature, philosophy, and science—particularly metaphysics and epigenetics—Shauna’s work evokes a darker, contemplative aesthetic. Her art has been exhibited across the United States, with her photography featured in numerous Texas-based newspapers and magazines.
Shauna’s commitment to art education extends beyond the classroom. She conducts encaustic workshops throughout Texas, collaborating with local artists, school districts, and fellow educators through organizations like the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA). As she plans to take these workshops nationwide, Shauna anticipates forming connections with art enthusiasts and supporters everywhere, believing deeply in the transformative power of shared learning.
"There is always something we can learn from each and every person on this planet."
Shauna can be found creating new works as well as hosting regular wax workshops in her studio #114 in The Silos at the famous Sawyer Yards in Houston, TX.
Statement
In my humble opinion, life is about finding your balance while experiencing the experiences and allowing the emotions that follow. My work shows this personal journey of exploring balance by way of questioning everything. Whether it’s through meditation, transurfing, reading, researching, or philosophizing with people, I seek to learn the answers to some of life’s greatest questions (though deep down I believe we somehow already know the answers). My work is a visual representation of these thoughts, these questions and these personal growths in hopes of putting my own unique stamp on this planet.