Artist, Author, Television Host, Producer, and Songwriter.
The Art Of Shannon Grissom - Give Your Walls Some Soul!
It was a day of starts and a day of finishes, and nothing in between. Larry Paddy and Maeve are finally complete. Yeah I know, I said that a few days ago, but now I have client approval so I really won’t touch them again. Really! As I drove to the studio, I was…
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Wow what an incredibly creative and lively class at Southside School this week! The students have only a few weeks to go before they are out for the summer, and they are sooooo ready for vacation. They had wonderful energy and it was a great session. This week we worked with Daniel Smith oil…
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I was at a loss for blog ideas today. So I walked over to the painting area to get some inspiration, took one look at the five paintings in progress, and all I could hear in my head was Van Halen ‘s, “Come on baby Finish What You Started.” I laughed out loud! I’m still…
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Thanks so much to Mrs. Romiti and the Southside Foundation for awarding me a grant to teach art to her 7th grade students at Southside School! This is my third residency at Southside , and I am so honored to be able to work with Mrs. Romiti. That she always has a great group…
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It was a good day in the studio. The parrots are on their way to their new home in Capitola by the sea. Delivering these pieces was really cathartic. I’ll admit I cried after dropping them off. It was such a release, “such a long long time before the dawn…” definitely a Crosby Stills and…
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Mom’s hugs are the best! Happy Mother’s Day! Click Here to Download Your Free Mother and Child Coloring Page Click here to see beautiful cards and prints. Click here to see fun clothing and other cool merchandise !
New to First Fridays? Here’s the description from the Hollister Downtown Association’s website: “On the first Friday of each month, historic downtown Hollister businesses and restaurants will open their doors to showcase local artists and/or offer specials at their establishments. The idea is to host a free day/evening of art, entertainment and specials where people…
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I’m especially stoked about Open Studio’s this year! Why? Well first, my new studio is on the ground floor and accessible to all. No more daunting stairs to climb! Second, it’s large enough to display all the different art forms I create. Third, it’s got amazing energy that I’d love to share with folks. Everyone…
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In the past I’ve worked with the Girls Scouts to help them achieve their art merit badges. Today I’m pleased to report that I have also become certified to work with the Boy Scouts . And just in time! This Saturday I’ll be part of a Merit Badge University at Sacred Heart School in Hollister.…
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Today I was scheduled to be out of the studio most of the day for a play date with two artist friends. But when I arrived at the studio, I learned that plans had changed. Instead of diving into my various projects, I decided to take a play day by myself and paint all day.…
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The Open Studio Preview Exhibition was a blast! I got there a little early to help set up, and I confess we were not too sure how well attended the reception would be. The weather leading up to the show was crazy! But despite hail, rain and even a wee earthquake, the place was packed!…
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It’s your lucky day! Friday night you ‘ll get a chance to preview a sampling of fabulous art that will be on tour during the Open Studio Weekend (April 28th and 29th) Join us for the Open Studios & Emerging Artists Preview Reception Friday April 13th from 5-7 pm Blak Sage Gallery 727…
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Producer Val Jeffery and her husband Gordon dropped by the studio yesterday for a visit. While there, Val presented me with
It was a day of starts and a day of finishes, and nothing in between. Larry Paddy and Maeve are finally complete. Yeah I
New to First Fridays? Here's the description from the Hollister Downtown Association's website: "On the first Friday of each
Leslie David filmed the opening reception at Blak Sage Gallery, and created a wonderful short video about the Open Studio
It was a day of starts and a day of finishes, and nothing in between. Larry Paddy and Maeve are finally complete. Yeah I
Wow what an incredibly creative and lively class at Southside School this week! The students have only a few weeks to go
Joe's Lane seems to be a place of healing for many people, myself included. Enjoy~ Lyrics Joe's Lane
I am so excited about the debut of our first music CD collaboration, Virtually Possible! The proof arrived
It's that time of year again, when the artists of San Benito County share their heartwork with the public! Please save
Some milestone events happen without warning and change your life forever. Others you can see coming a mile away. And you
Monkey Made of Sockies has had his portrait painted twice with the guitar. It may very well be his favorite instrument to
Special thanks go out to Jenn Ostenson and the Cerra Vista PTO for booking me for an Author Visit last month. It
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