About the artist…

ShawnaLee Waterbury-Kwashnak

 Artist, Author, Fine Arts Instructor

“I am inspired by light that is so beautiful, special moments, and preserving memories worth savoring. There are things among us that are so great that we all clamor for a glimpse of before they’re gone from our sight and memory.” 

 Fine Arts Portraitist and author, ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak, creates exquisite lifelike works that blend the nuances of impressionism with selected focus of realism.  Her studio offers drawings or paintings of pets, children, homes or landscapes.  Even birds and beardies (bearded dragons) have been on her commission list! 

ShawnaLee loves capturing special moments in time, instructing classes, and working with historical images.

ShawnaLee is a recipient of numerous awards including CSOPA’s Susan Wakeen Fine Art Award , Richter Association for the Arts Award of Excellence, Arts Alliance of Woodbury’s Grant and Best in Works on Paper Award.

 “What if a glimpse of the light of life can be captured in a portrait? What if this light can be shared for generations to come?”  Such things in life are worth pursuing in art. 

It is a special joy to create a drawing or painting that embodies these precious things for others to enjoy.”  Thank you!

This lovely photo of ShawnaLee painting was taken by the talented Viktoria Stockmal during the Hidden Acres Night of Caring event. ShawnaLee paints a therapy horse from the barn to be auctioned off at the end of the evening. Photo used with kind permission.