Shannon Fennell Artist

@shannonfennellart

Visually impaired multidisciplinary artist, world traveller and cheese lover. I follow a low carb lifestyle to keep my diabetes in remission. Canadian expat in the UK.

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Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 2d

Today is #Earth for #BlueSkyArtShow "Evolutionary Ladder" #MixedMedia #collage 18 by 24 inches. Shows different species and types of life on Earth and represents the process of evolution. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #DNA #PaperTole #Drawing #Painting #FineArt @bsky.art

In this work the central focus is a pair of human hands reaching out of the sedimentary rocks and mud at the bottom of the piece, climbing a rope ladder out of early stages of life on earth. The ladder morphs into the double helix of a strand of DNA. This focal point is a drawing in black ink on heavy white paper, that has been cut out and layered in a technique called paper tole, which created a three dimensional effect. The background is a collage of various forms of life from magazine images, coloured pencil drawings, watercolour landscape paintings, chalk rubbings, handmade stencil impressions - plankton, algae, ferns, trees, flowers, fruit, vegetables, mammals, fish, birds, insects (an ant in amber) etc. and over the top of the collaged life, are scattered strands of DNA created out of dimensional fabric paint and acrylic paint.

This won the Mixed Media Prize at a juried exhibition in 2019.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 5d

#SensoryArt theme is #silhouette, something I'm very fond of painting. Six #MiniaturePaintings are 2 by 2 inches on canvas board. #Art #Artist #ArtShow #BskyArt #ArtYear #SmArtist #ArtChallenge #Painting #Acrylic #Ink #TraditionalArt #NatureArt #Landscape #Seascape #Sunsets @bsky.art

Six miniature paintings are arranged in two rows of three. All are sunset scenes with the scenery in silhouette and reflections in the water. From top left to right: a sunset seascape in orange and pink with purple clouds, islands on the horizon line with rocks and splashing waves; a cityscape along a shoreline with a yellow sun and green and turquoise sky; tropical sunset with palm trees and islands in the distance yellow sun with pink/orange glow and darkening sky in blue and purple. Bottom row, left to right: forested lake with small islands, yellow sun in a green and darkening blue sky with stars; view from a beach path with grasses and waves gently breaking on the beach deep yellow sun with orange, red, purple and dark blue with stars and meteors; a rocky bay with islands, waves breaking on the rocks, yellow sun in a green blue sky with dark clouds.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 9d

Today is #Water for #BlueSkyArtShow Some raging water coming from the Columbia Icefields in the #Athabasca River, #Jasper National Park, #Alberta, #Canada #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #Photography #River #Waterfall #RockyMountains #Nature @bsky.art

Athabasca River near its source in the Rocky Mountains. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. A raging narrow waterfall with fallen trees balancing over the cascade on sedimentary rocks.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 16d

Today is #Big for #BlueSkyArtShow #Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada. Could be the world's biggest #beaver? #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #Photography #WildlifeArt #RoadsideAttraction @bsky.art

Possibly the world's biggest beaver. A large carved wood beaver sits on a giant log. At the entrance to the town of Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada.

Giant beaver at the entrance to Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada with some humans for scale.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 16d

Today is #Big for #BlueSkyArtShow On a #safari at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park in South #Africa I was fortunate to see the biggest two of the Big Five on the same day. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #Elephant #Rhinoceros #EndangeredAnimals #Wildlife #Photography @bsky.art

An adult White Rhinoceros stands in the middle of a dirt road staring at us... shadows play on its hide from the surrounding bush.

An adult African Elephant emerges from the brush to the right of the dirt road in front of us... there is another vehicle behind them, on the road. This was just the lead elephant of a group of about 30, all ages from old adults to little babies.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 18d

#ArtRepostJuly Two options today: a #Black&White Ruffed #Lemur and a #Moai. The Moai is fairly old and the Lemur is from 2021. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #TraditionalArt #BskyArt #AcrylicPainting #WatercolourPainting #ArtChallenge #WildlifeArt #NatureArt #EndangeredSpecies #RapaNui @bsky.art

A Black and White Ruffed Lemur stands on all fours looking directly at us with its bright yellow eyes, their long fluffy black tail held high over top of them. The background of this acrylic painting is a stylized background of alternating yellow, white and black stripes. This species is Critically Endangered.

A watercolour done in black of a Moai from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) the source/inspiration image was of one of the statues taken from the island and now in a museum.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 20d

#ArtRepostJuly #Animal I've so many to choose from... These two have to be my favourites. " #Orcas at Sunset" and "Black #Rhinoceros" #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #TraditionalArt #BskyArt #AcrylicPainting #ArtChallenge #WildlifeArt #AnimalArt #NatureArt #EndangeredSpecies @bsky.art

A pod of Orcas swims in the foreground against a backdrop of a flaming orange sunset over mountainous islands (based on my West Coast of Canada memories). The flame coloured clouds reflect in the water and on the backs of the Orcas.

A Black Rhinoceros is striding across the screen, left to right. Visible from the top of their right shoulder we can see their left leg swinging forward .

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 21d

#ArtRepostJuly #Purple Coneflowers, 5x7" watercolour from over 10 years ago. Time flies. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #TraditionalArt #BskyArt #Painting #ArtChallenge #Watercolour #Flowers #NatureArt @bsky.art

On a mottled blue and green background are two fully open Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea). Their centres are bulbous and a brownish orange and the petals are a light purple, they are on plain stems without leaves.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 22d

One of my early acrylic paintings where I finally thought, damn, maybe I can paint realistically!? Took a long time to get the hang of painting vs drawing. #ArtRepostJuly #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #TraditionalArt #BskyArt #Painting #ArtChallenge #AcrylicPainting #Leaves #NatureArt @bsky.art

"Autumn Reflections" a 12 by 16 inch acrylic painting on Masonite board. A branch with missing bark, possibly gnawed on by a beaver, lies on a creek bed, resting on large rock imbedded in the gravel. The blue sky and clouds are reflected in the water, and a large yellow maple leaf floats beside the branch on the water, a could other leaves lie in the water too, one in the top right that appears to be a submerged red maple leaf, and a smaller yellow birch leaf to the right against the large round rock the branch is balanced on.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 23d

Today is #Glass for #BlueSkyArtShow I made several of these #Sunflower kiln fused glass bowls, we sold them (+ other sunflower items) and sent 50% of total sales to the #Ukraine relief fund. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #FusedGlass #ArtGlass #Craft #DecorativeArt @bsky.art

A kiln-fused glass bowl - approximately 20 cm in diameter. Turquoise transparent glass with a large yellow sunflower in the centre, made in a mosiac style out of scraps of glass.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· 23d

Today is #Glass for #BlueSkyArtShow Some examples of my kiln fused glass #Christmas Trees in our shop window. #ChristmasInJuly #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #FusedGlass #ArtGlass #Craft #Ornaments @bsky.art

Three glass Christmas trees sit on a shelf in a window display, taken from inside the shop, the sunlight is shining through the tree making them glow. On the left is a full green tree with multiple colours of green glass shards making up its texture, in the centre is a tall red glass tree built from horizontal shards of various red glass, and on the right is a flat clear green glass tree decorated with white glass garlands and beads of different colour glass for ornaments.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· Jul 6

#SensoryArt theme is #IAm - tough one, self-portrait without being in it, that expresses my identity #Suffrage I come from a long line of strong, independent women. #Art #Artist #ArtShow #BskyArt #ArtYear #SmArtist #ArtChallenge #WomensRights #Painting #WaterColour #TraditionalArt @bsky.art

Painting of an Edwardian style dress form that has a Women's Suffrage banner that says "Votes for Women" (in white, purple and green) draped across the torso, and in the metal cage of the skirt form are three women in period dress (in undergarments or fully dressed) reaching to get out.

16 x 32", watercolour and ink. One half of a diptych.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· Jul 4

125th Anniversary of the July 4th Ball at the Overlook Hotel... Last shot from The Shining (1980). Great movie. Fantastic book (better than the movie IMO). #TheShining #StephenKing #StanleyKubrick #Movies #July4th

Black and white photo of a large group of party goers in a large ballroom, posing, looking up to the camera - the caption on the photo says "Overlook Hotel, July 4th Ball, 1921."

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· Jun 20

#SensoryArt theme of the week is #Portals The magnificent main entry doors at Gartmore House (a Category B Listed Building, Stirling, Scotland) from inside. #Art #Artist #ArtShow #BskyArt #ArtYear #SmArtist #HistoricBuilding @bsky.art

Main entry at Gartmore House - a three panel, arched doorway. Middle panel is a large single door, with glassed panels on each side, above is an arch over all three. Clear leaded glass features in the arch, in the door and side panels. The whole feature is approx. 70% (my estimate) glass, the wood has been painted white, with bright blue paint on the walls.

View of the lobby showing the entry door and other historic features of Gartmore House Detailed woodwork, plastered medallion ceilings, arched windows and embellishments, arches. Woodwork is all painted white with bright blue paint on the walls.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· May 25

If you see this, post your blue art 💙 My homage to Lawren Harris - one of my favourite Canadian painters (check out this YT video to see his work www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4rm... )

A stylized graphic style acrylic painting in shades of blue. Arctic islands are central - one large in the middle and a small one to the right - in the deepest blue with shadows in lighter colours and outlines creating shorelines and reflections The sky takes up most of the frame and features a white circle of sun, outlined in deepening shades of blue.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· May 23

Today is #Tall for #BlueSkyArtShow Ahu Tongariki on #RapaNui. Tallest #Moai in the group of 15 is 9m tall and weighs 86 tonnes. With platform incl. the monument is 14m tall. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #Acrylic #Painting #Monolith #Statue #UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite @bsky.art

Ahu Tongariki on Easter Island. The platform (ahu) is approx 100 meters long. The 15 Moai standing on it are facing inland towards Rano Raraku volcano which is the quarry where they were carved. The Moai range in height from 6 to 9 metres. They are weathered dark grey volcanic stone statues with elongated faces, heavy brows, and prominent noses. One wears a pukao of red volcanic rock which is a red "hat" or "topknot". The background is a slope of brown dry grass with a yellow ochre sky with the monument positioned at an angle with the statues overlapping - the far right one being the closest and fully visible.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· May 16

Today is #Morning for #BlueSkyArtShow #Sunrise on #RapaNui / #EasterIsland 20x20" stretched canvas acrylic #painting. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #AcrylicPainting #Moai #Monolith #Statue @bsky.art

A lone Moai (giant statue) stands on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) with a backdrop of sea, cliffs and a brilliant sunrise casting a yellow glow over the scene. The sun is bright, casting rays throughout the sky. The sky is yellow, with blue bright and clear above, with clouds reflecting the light of the sun.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· May 12

#SensoryArt theme of the week is #Motion #StopMotion #Animation I made for an art class - first time I ever did anything like it. 3" articulated paper #skeleton was really fussy to handle! (Grade was 100%.) #Art #Artist #ArtShow #BskyArt #ArtYear #SmArtist # @bsky.art

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· May 9

Today is #Soft for #BlueSkyArtShow Can't get much softer than this massive floof. (This was right before the coat started to blow that year... IYKYK) #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #Samoyed #Dogs #Pets #Walkies #Photography @bsky.art

Photo of a young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a blue jacket, holding a leash (not visible) with a large fluffy Samoyed dog in front of her who is starting to gallop forward towards the camera holder. They are standing on a grassy area, with a paved path circling around the back of them, with some trees and lamp posts in the background.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· May 2

Today is #ShadowPlay for #BlueSkyArtShow Playing with shadows... Brian looks fiercer as a shadow. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #Samoyed #Dogs #Walkies #Photography @bsky.art

Taking the dog for a walk on a sunny day. Photo from my point of view looking down at a fluffy white Samoyed dog walking on a blue leash with his shadow looming a large to the right.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· Apr 28

#SensoryArt theme of the week is #Flashback This painting is the perfect fit, I think! Delboy's Reliant Regal from 'Only Fools and Horses.' #Art #Artist #ArtShow #BskyArt #ArtYear #SmArtist #ClassicComedy #ClassicCar #AcrylicPainting #Painting #CarPainting @bsky.art

A custom request of a "classic car" acrylic painting. Delboy's Reliant Regal from 'Only Fools and Horses.' A three-wheeled, beat-up yellow station wagon with a luggage rack on top with a case in it. And red fuzzy dice hanging from the rear-view mirror.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· Apr 25

Today is #Odd for #BlueSkyArtShow Odd because of the medium - sister gave me a large box of old #NailPolish (#NailVarnish) and this is what I did with it. My studio stank for a week. #Art #Artist #ArtYear #ArtShow #SmArtist #BskyArt #MixedMedia #AbstractArt #Splatter @bsky.art

Eight four by four inch canvases are arranged together in two rows of four. Many colours of old nail polish have been poured and splattered over all of them. They are mounted together on a board to be hung on the wall.

Shannon Fennell Artist@shannonfennellart· Apr 14

#PortfolioDay I'm available for pet/animal portraits and any other items or beings you might want to memorialize in original art. The link in my bio will take you to my sites to see more examples. Contact: shannonfennell.com/contact-shannon-fennell.html #Art #Artist #Pets #Commissions #Painting