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Shannon Amidon
Sepia Dreams, Original Painting

2024

$1,600
£1,203.07
€1,397.06
CA$2,234.37
A$2,478.08
CHF 1,301.36
MX$30,432.56
NOK 16,474.04
SEK 15,535.24
DKK 10,423.58
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About the Item

Artist Comments
The artwork captures the fleeting beauty of nature through delicate butterflies, earthy tones, and rich copper accents. Layers of encaustic wax create a sense of depth and a dreamlike quality, while organic patterns and metallic highlights invite curiosity and wonder. The composition beautifully blends nature's elegance with an air of abstract mystery.


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: butterfly, earthy, copper, insect, metallic, butterflies, insect, wings, flying, animals, modern , mixed media artwork, beige


Sepia Dreams
Shannon Amidon
Encaustic on cradled wood panel
Natural wood edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2024
24 in. h x 18 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 7 oz.


  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Sepia Dreams. Shannon Amidon. Encaustic on cradled wood panel. Natural wood edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 788631stDibs: LU922115658572

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