Shannon Amidon

False Hellebore, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
A tall green stalk with lush leaves and delicate flowers stands against a softly textured background. Intricate botanical diagrams and scribbled notes add both scientific and artistic sensibility to the piece. Crushed mother of pearl, embedded within the wax, creates a subtle shimmer that enhances the radiance of the organic, natural subject matter.

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: floral, botanical, leaves, flower, circle, dots, plant, script, nature, flora, modern , mixed media artwork, beige

False Hellebore
Shannon Amidon
Encaustic, pastel, and crushed mother of pearl on cradled wood panel
Natural wood edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
36 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 2 oz.