Artist Statement

Shannon Carla King is a Canadian painter who is focused on capturing the raw, natural beauty of reclamation, preservation, and conservation success stories in acrylic paintings.

Her mission is to ensure environmental projects have a voice by reaching new audiences to inform, connect and instill pride in the great work that is being done to protect and heal the earth. Art can help increase environmental literacy by educating audiences on the acts of care for the land.

Shannon believes that through art, we can facilitate crucial conversations and critical thinking in a way that is balanced and based on data. Her goal is to help individuals and organizations share their commitment of responsible development and land use using landscape paintings as a driver for curiosity.

Biography

Shannon has been painting and selling art for over 30 years. Her education includes formal courses, workshops, one-on-one mentoring and using strategies from other industries to market and promote her work. Raised on a farm, her love for nature was just part of daily chores that connect to the care of everything around her. Her work can be found in businesses, airports, and public spaces - teaching others about reclamation, preservation and conservation.