Shannon Amidon

Hops, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Lush, cascading hop vines drape from the top of this dreamy, layered composition, evoking the abundance of late summer and the quiet alchemy of growth. Hops merges botanical illustration with delicate natural elements, textured wax layers, subtle pigments, and embedded crushed gemstones, inviting the viewer to slow down and look closely. A single bird walks gently across the surface, a quiet observer in this cultivated yet wild space.

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: hops, bird, wildlife, botanical, floral, fauna, plant, flower, garden, rustic, earth tones, neutral, vintage, script, foliage, flora, modern , mixed media artwork, beige

Hops
Shannon Amidon
Encaustic, pastel, crushed gemstones, and ephemera on wood
Natural wood edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2024
30 in. h x 40 in. w x 1.5 in. d
9 lbs. 0 oz.