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Shannon Amey

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Acrylic | Mixed Media | Marketing

I am a Canadian Artist & Educator living in Finland. Creating art is where I feel most like myself. In making art I transition to a deep place inside that is both energizing and calming. I connect to my most authentic self when I can create and make art without boundaries. The people and places I meet through travel largely inspire my work. My artworks translate memories into abstract expressions. I was always an art kid growing up and knew that a creative life was the path for me. The journey to becoming a full-time artist was a bit of a winding road, and I am grateful every day to have found my place in living this magnificent creative life.

I am passionate about making art every day and mentoring other artists on their own creative journeys. As an art teacher, I found my passion for working with aspiring artists. Transitioning to a full-time artist has been the most exciting, scary and fulfilling experience of my creative career. I feel so fortunate to live this creative life where I also have the honour to mentor other artists on their own journeys.

Artwork by Andrew McDermott
Artwork by Andrew McDermott
Artwork by Andrew McDermott
Artwork by Andrew McDermott

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Shannon’s EXPERTISE

Listed below are this Master’s specialty skills. Join this Master’s group if you want to grow your skills in these areas.

Technical:

MARKETING & BRANDING:

BUSINESS:

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Teaching How to Self Critique

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Studio Setup for Art Production

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Social Media

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Website Design

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Developing Your Authentic Style and Voice

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Shows and Exhibits

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Marketing and Branding

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Selling Online

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Approaching Galleries

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Running your art business the dayto-day

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Diversification of Income Streams

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Products, Prints and Reproductions

For Emerging Artists

Am I An Emerging Artist?

As an emerging artist, you have been painting regularly and feel fairly confident in your one unique style. 

You've taken workshops/courses and have already been selling your work to friends, family, and in community shows, markets and beyond.

Now you're ready to take it to the next level!

YOU'RE INTERESTED IN:

  • art critiques - getting expert feedback on your artwork
  • selling - learn how to sell your artwork
    • pricing
    • building your brand and marketing, leveraging social media well
    • earning a steady income in an unsteady economy
    • how to approach galleries and/or go solo successfully
  • business skills - learn the mechanics of creating and sustaining a business as an artist
  • production - studio set-up and time management to maximize production
  • art licensing - what products to create, how to find a reputable producer

More than an Art Workshop

WHAT TO EXPECT

2-hr monthly
videoconference session with MASTER ARTIST, NAVIGATOR and small group

Practice-based HOMEWORK
and ACCOUNTABILITY 

INFORMATIVE INTERACTIVE and HONEST conversations

Additional 1-hr session mid-month with NAVIGATOR and GROUP. Navigator permanently assigned to your group, accountable for your growth trajectory

CONFIDENTIAL discussion board for you and your group, with 24hr access to session RECORDINGS

CHOOSE a new Master Artist every 6 to 8 months to bring NEW EXPERTISE and SKILL TRAINING

About The Artist

Artwork by Andrew McDermott

EDUCATION

  • Masters of Education – Creativity – University of Calgary
  • Bachelor of Education – Visual Arts Education – University of New Brunswick
  • Bachelor of Integrated Skills Interdisciplinary Leadership and Experiential Learning – University of New Brunswick
  • Visual Fine Arts Diploma – Ontario College of Art & Design University, Toronto

AWARDS

  • 2015 Higashkawa International Photo Festival Team Leader
  • 2014 Alberta Excellence in Teaching Award and Bursary recipient

PUBLICATIONS & PRESS

  • 2020 Bow Valley Crag & Canyon, Art for art’s sake – Click Here 
  • 2020 Authentic Obsessions Podcast – Click Here
  • 2020 Dwell Time “‘Special COVID-19 Edition”– Click Here
  • 2020 Interview for “Artsy Mondays” with Alexis Marie Chute – Click Here
  • 2020 COCA; Centre of Contemporary Artist. Juried entry. Barcelona – Rome – Milan – Zurich – Click Here

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