Shannon Amidon Art
Shannon Amidon is an artist based in Portland, Oregon, whose artwork is made with encaustic like molten beeswax and collaged vintage paper. She uses materials that evoke a sense of nostalgia, such as old letters, maps, book pages and report cards, which she finds at antique stores or estate sales. By repurposing ephemeral materials, she gives each piece a history beyond itself and adds to the personal nature of the art. She also makes her eco-friendly encaustic and oils. “The environment is very important to me, so I use natural earth pigments,” says Amidon. Her love of nature comes across in the motifs she selects, hinting at both the wonder and delicacy of the cycle of life.
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Buzzing bees hover around purple-toned Dara Queen Anne's lace flowers. Soft layers of wax, crushed rainbow tourmaline, and translucent texture bring a dreamli...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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Bees hover around foxglove flowers. Artist Shannon Amidon incorporated crushed garnet and gold leaf into the piece, adding rich texture, sparkle, and warmth. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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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 mer...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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A delicate lilac blooms beside a vibrant swallowtail butterfly, capturing a serene moment in nature. Artist Shannon Amidon embedded crushed amethyst into the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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Deep purple flowers and red berries emerge from a nightshade plant. The wax-infused background adds a smooth texture and natural elegance to this botanical en...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Encaustic
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The artwork captures the fleeting beauty of nature through delicate butterflies, earthy tones, and rich copper accents. Layers of encaustic wax create a sense...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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Lotus flowers bloom from a crescent moon. Their delicate pink petals and green leaves contrast with the textured background, evoking a sense of tranquility an...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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A tall green stalk with lush leaves and delicate flowers stands against a softly textured background. Intricate botanical diagrams and scribbled notes add bot...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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The artwork strikes a delicate balance between nature and abstraction. A central bleeding heart flower blooms against a textured background, weaving botanical...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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A delicate tangle of fern fronds and forest ephemera rests gently atop a richly layered encaustic background, evoking the quiet mystery of a shaded woodland flo...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
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Through delicate detail and organic textures, artist Shannon Amidon captures the beauty of a dandelion in full bloom. Vibrant yellow petals and deep green lea...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Metal
1990s Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Shannon Amidon Art
Encaustic
2010s Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Canvas, Mixed Media
1990s Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Plywood, Acrylic
1990s Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Plywood, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Silk, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Color-Field Shannon Amidon Art
Wood, Wax, Encaustic, Oil
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A warm garden scene in a vintage aesthetic, with a variety of flowers and grasses springing up from the soil. "Hiraeth is a Welsh word that means longing for ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shannon Amidon Art
Encaustic
