Meet Shanon Schneider | Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Shanon Schneider and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shanon, what’s the end goal, career-wise?
I can’t say that I have an exact end goal when it comes to my art. I see the creative path that I am on as a journey of sorts. It doesn’t have a true beginning or an end that I am really conscious of. It is filled with periods of forward movement and then often times regression. My art evolves and grows, sometimes stagnating and then at other times bursting forward with a new and fresh composition or feel. As an artist I have to become comfortable with the back and forth motion of creating. That is not some thing that has always been easy for me. Each mistake opens the door for some type of discovery. Each success leads me to another way to approach a painting and to be at peace with “letting go” of a part of a painting that proves to be a barrier.

I hope that as my artistic career continues that I have the privilege to see my art find a home in a multitude of special places. It is the most gratifying feeling to see something that I have created become a part of a place as special as a home. Our homes should always be a place where we surround ourselves with the special things that bring us joy. Bringing joy through art is really the goal for me.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I started out as a landscape painter for years. They were abstracted landscapes not realistic ones however there was always that anchor of a horizon line to define the space.

About ten years ago I began to dabble with abstract painting and I found it so freeing. I was not restricted to the rendering of land and sky but rather could be free to create shapes and forms and color to define a composition. My painting still had to evoke some type of emotion or connection with the viewer but the options were limitless with the abstract form. I find abstracts much more difficult to paint because there is no identifiable reference, no anchor. But the latitude to paint whatever shape or line with abandon has made the painting process truly exhilarating. The results are more intuitive and intriguing than a landscape can ever be.

I am most excited about the movement that my abstract pieces have. I love that they create an avenue for discussion or interpretation. They embrace color and the excitement of shapes and line.

My professional journey has been defined largely by being dedicated to painting every day. Art is much like many other endeavours, you must practice and practice to advance your skill. You have to be willing to try different things and fail miserably at times. You have to be willing to learn from others and then incorporate those small changes or adjustments in your own process, each time though being true to your own unique style and approach.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The High Museum

Kennesaw Mountain

Roux restaurant Roswell, GA

Amicolola Falls

Bones restaurant Buckhead, GA

Oakland Cemetery

Piedmont Park

Rooftop bar at Ponce City Market

Vickery Creek Hike

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I certainly would like to recognize the support of my husband Jim, and my fellow artists at the Urban Art Collective in Chamblee, GA.

Jim has always encouraged me to pursue my art and to be happy in that journey. Whether it was having my own art gallery or becoming a resident artist at a collective he has always been supportive in whatever will bring me joy. He has always been proud of the direction my art has lead me and works tirelessly to support me in whatever is needed.

I have been a resident artist at the Urban Art Collective in Chamblee, GA since 2019. I have been blessed to be surrounded by a group of talented artists that have brought so many positives to my art journey. My studio has become a central place in my daily art work life, a place where I learn, am challenged, sometimes falter, and grow, We share techniques, ideas, sales opportunities, and valuable advice and critiques for our work. The friendships and talent that surround me daily have been absolutely instrumental in my growth as a professional artist. The artists in this wonderful setting make my art life a daily delight!

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