Shannon Amidon

Dandelion, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Through delicate detail and organic textures, artist Shannon Amidon captures the beauty of a dandelion in full bloom. Vibrant yellow petals and deep green leaves shimmer with touches of gold leaf. Crushed mica embedded in the wax creates a subtle, iridescent effect. The background adds to the ethereal feel of this mixed-media encaustic painting.

About the Artist
Artist Shannon Amidon is inspired by the briefness of life and the wonders of the natural world. "I explore the cycles of life, drawing attention to its transitory and fragile nature," she says. Using encaustic—a medium made from molten beeswax—Shannon incorporates vintage materials like letters, maps, and book pages, giving each piece a layered history and personal touch. Her love for nature is reflected in her eco-friendly practices and delicate, nostalgic motifs that evoke the beauty and fragility of life’s cycles. Her studio, a converted garage, is her sanctuary, where she meticulously crafted every detail to create an organized space that allows her to easily access her mixed media supplies. Outside of the studio, Shannon is passionate about gardening, beekeeping, and running The Verdancy Project, a community-oriented initiative offering creative residencies, retreats, and art projects.

Words that describe this painting: botanical, dandelion, flower, flora, gold leaf, gold, script, bee, plant, metallic, rustic, nature, modern , mixed media artwork, white

Dandelion
Shannon Amidon
Encaustic, pastel, mica, and gold leaf on cradled wood panel
Natural wood edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
30 in. h x 30 in. w x 1.5 in. d
6 lbs. 11 oz.