Arena Shawn

Arena Shawn studied in a classical atelier in the 19th century French academic lineage and works in a direct observational style from nature. She chooses objects and arrangements to create the most aesthetically beautiful design and a feeling of abundance and intimacy, influenced by centuries of traditional still life painting from the Dutch Masters of the 1600s to French Academics of the 1900s. She strives to create paintings with an old master feel with rich color and painterly brushstrokes instead of a photographic look.

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