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Linda Shaffer
Play At The Beach, Abstract Painting

2020

About the Item

Artist Comments
“This piece was inspired by my love of the water, traveling to play, and scuba dive in oceans around the world," shares artist Linda Shaffer. She combines dynamic patterns, colors, and media creating a fun abstract piece. "The doors and windows in the heart are invitations to step thru to come and play.”


About the Artist
Artist Linda Shaffer creates intricately layered abstract collages based on her worldly travels. "My defining art moment was when I was eleven years old and I got to visit Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs," says Linda. "I watched mesmerized as the potter working on the wheel created a beautiful piece of art as if by magic from a lump of brown wet mud. I knew someday I would create those beautiful pieces of magic." After high school, Linda became a registered nurse. On her days off, she made pottery at a local studio. As her nursing career progressed – from labor and delivery to ICU and trauma, and then college nursing – she returned to school for her bachelor’s in business administration. Every elective she chose was an art class, and she built her own clay studio. Eventually, Linda earned her master’s in public health and became a tenured college professor. She was delighted that the job allowed her to take art classes every semester, where she discovered painting and printmaking. Linda retired early from teaching and wanted to learn more about fine jewelry, so she attended the Gemological Institute of America. Since 2011, she has been working full-time as a painter and jeweler. When Linda's not making art, she enjoys golfing with a close circle of friends. She's made two hole-in-ones and plans for more.


Words that describe this painting: abstract, expressive, heart, shapes, patterns, ocean, beach, water, abstract, mixed media artwork, blue


Play At The Beach
Linda Shaffer
Acrylic paint, paper, monoprints, house paint, and collage on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2020
12 in. h x 12 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.


  • Creator:
    Linda Shaffer
  • Creation Year:
    2020
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Play At The Beach. Linda Shaffer. Acrylic paint, paper, monoprints, house paint, and collage on stretched canvas. Finished white edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 717411stDibs: LU92218429832

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