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About Me

Greetings from Alaska!

I'm Shawn B Standley

I live off-grid with my love in the foothills of the Talkeetna Mountains near the rural village of Talkeetna, Alaska. We haul our own water, chop our wood for heat through the long winters, and rely on solar power and a generator. How and where we live shapes how I create. Alaska provides an endless supply of inspiration.

From a young age, making art has been something I love to get lost in. I believe everyone should be able to fill their lives with art and beauty and I create to bring joy into people's lives.

I started out pursuing a degree and career in engineering, but it didn't take long for me to realize that was not where my heart was. In my mid-twenties, I moved to Whidbey Island, WA where I was surrounded by artists and musicians. I began to explore music and found the encouragement I needed to pick up a paint brush with serious intent. It wasn't long before I began participating in art shows and experiencing success with my work. This led me to a stint at Cornish College of The Arts in Seattle, WA, where I focused on painting and video editing.

After art school, I drifted back into the security of a "regular" work life and career in restaurant management, but I never stopped creating on the side. My dreams and adventures led me to rural Alaska where I met my partner and the love of my life, Michelle. One day she asked, "Don't you ever wonder if you could actually do it? Do you want to go to the grave wondering if you could have made a living as an artist?" Or, as Wayne Dyer puts it, did I want to die "with my music still in me?"

With Shell's tremendous love and support, I made the jump! I left my 20+ year career in restaruant management behind and picked up the paint brush for real again. And so, here I am, pursuing my dream of making people happy with art. Thanks for visiting and I hope you find something here to brighten your day.

In addition to fine art prints and original works, I also offer custom, commissioned artwork! You can learn more about that processon this page.

My art can be found locally in Talkeetna, AK at The Dancing Leaf Gallery and The Magic of Christmas gift store.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.



Inspiration

We are surrounded by beauty, if we only take the time to notice. I am constantly awed by Mother Nature and Alaska never fails to remind me how much bigger She is than us.

Techniques

I work in several mediums, primarily oil painting and acrylic window art. I am mostly self-taught and continuously watch and follow other artists for inspiration.

what next?

Artistic evolution is an ongoing process. The learning never stops. For me, a career in art means constantly exploring and experiencing life and art in new ways and letting those experiences flow out through the work.

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