shannon weed

after a physical assault left me disbaled depressed without a support system and without adequate funds to support myself a dear friend pushed me into the art world. yes, pushed me. i was resistant scared and confused but he pushed me even harder. after i was able to walk again i did take some classes and earned two degrees there: psychology of addictions and a bachelors in fine arts. as my mind opened up i realized why i had previously lived a life of confusion...the people i met in the studios spoke my language and i understood with clarity. i escaped from my physical pain into imagery and proceeded to earn a masters in fine art. now i use what i have learned to assist other people, many differently abled and at risk, to find some peace in the private worlds that they live in. i also show my work in many venues, as well as on line, and do professional photography which i have earned awards for along with my paintings. i am amazed at what i have found in the world of art.

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		babaybaybay over 2 years thank you, let's exchange email and we collaborate! e: baybaycreativearttogo@gmail.com
		Melissa Kojima over 2 years Wow. You sound like an amazing person to have come out of something bad and making it into a cathartic rebirth. That's great. Your documentary is wonderful too.
		Peg over 2 years Shannon, What a wonderful post you left for me! I was completely taken with your bio and the mountain you climbed to get back to living...I only know a handful of people who have faced adversity and conquered it. You are a powerful woman, and don't ever think otherwise! I am just back to the internet since moving from Ohio to Virginia. Exhausted and bone weary, but happy to be here. I will say that your art is fabulous, and I am going to dedicate some time to look more closely after I get the unpacking done. Take care, and thank you so much for your kind words...that was a nice thing to see when I logged on today! Peg
		Rachel Thomas over 2 years I'd love to see even more of your photos! :O) I take Lots of photos too! :O) Have you checked out Milliande Art Community for Women? I'm a Firefly (official volunteer) there and I help out in The Lens subgroup as well as other places there. Good fun encouraging place to put your art and get Inspired from everyone else's! :O) I'd love more photographers like you there!! :O) Love from Rachel Thomas (Catstiptoes) >^~^ ppprrrrr!
		Rachel Thomas over 2 years Lovely to be your friend Shannon! :O) I look forward to getting to know you more. I love coming here and seeing some of your art and photos- so many wonderful cats!! :O) We have five cats and a dog. I am definitely a cat woman. :O) Cheers, from Rachel :O)
		Rachel Thomas over 2 years I'm Loving your photos, Shannon! :O) I want to see more!! :O)
		Nancy Martini over 2 years Thanks for the support... It was a conscience effort to focus on a mission and a style. I am usually all over the place and it is hard for other people to understand my work. A while ago a very successful artist told me that anyone can produce a painting, but to create a cohesive body of work is very difficult. Every time I stray I hear his voice...
		Nancy Martini over 2 years Great photos! Looks like you had a lot of fun with the million little pieces project. What are you working on now? I just signed up for the sketchbook. Thanks for replying...
		ArtistaDonna over 2 years can't wait to see the watercolor ;-)
		ArtistaDonna over 2 years hi Shannon!! that's great :-)