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Shannon, artist and creator behind Shannon Paints

About Shannon

I have always believed the best creative work starts with a connection.

I am an artist, creative producer and the person behind Shannon Paints, Watercolor On The Go and Curated Connections. While those parts of my business may look different, they all come from the same place: I love creating experiences that bring people together.

My career has taken me through art, hospitality, events, design, publishing and the luxury home industry. There is a whole timeline below if you want the details, but what matters most is what all of those years taught me. I know how to walk into a room, understand the people in it and find the creative opportunity.

Today, that might mean painting a custom piece, creating a collaborative art experience for hundreds of guests, developing an art class people actually want to attend, designing Watercolor On The Go kits for a hotel or company, or helping a client turn the beginning of an event idea into something memorable.

I love beautiful things, but I am much more interested in how they make people feel. I like unexpected ideas, great conversations, thoughtful details and experiences that do not feel overly produced.

After a long career working with incredible brands, businesses and people, I am having more fun than ever building something of my own.

And I think that shows in the work.

Education

Formally trained.
Deeply rooted.

UCLA

UCLA Bruins

University of California, Los Angeles

Fine Arts — Bachelor of Arts. A rigorous foundation in studio practice, art history and visual theory.

MD

Mater Dei Monarchs

Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana CA

Where the creative foundation was first built — a formative environment that shaped Shannon's commitment to craft and community.

Art is more memorable when people are invited into the experience.

Career

The path here.

Events & Experiences

Curated Connections

The event side of Shannon Paints, built around something I have always loved doing: bringing people, ideas and experiences together.

From grand openings and corporate gatherings to private celebrations and creative activations, I work with clients to shape the idea, build the experience and bring in the right people to make it happen.

Curated Connections event
Curated Connections culinary event
Curated Connections networking event
Curated Connections outdoor gathering
Curated Connections panel event
Curated Connections brand event
Curated Connections event

Let's make something original.