Shawna N.M. Barnes

Ceramic Sculptor & Veteran Artist

     Shawna is a ceramic sculptor creating animals with big personalities; imbuing them with human like characteristics and personas.

     In addition to her sculpting, Shawna has been mentoring and coaching fellow creatives for years.  Guiding them through the business side of being an artist and running a creative business.  She co-runs a Facebook group for Veteran artists that help with just that.  Just this year Shawna began offering limited spots for her creative business coaching services as rewards to her Patreon supporters.

 

 Starting the summer of 2017, she began leading art classes at the Travis Mills Foundation.  With the help of some amazing sponsors who help offset the cost of the clay, she is able to volunteer her time to help bring the message of “art as therapy” to the recalibrated warriors and their families who attend the retreats.

 

 

Testimonials

  • 5
    This was a gift from my husband that brought me to tears. Shawna did a fabulous job memorializing my beloved dog, Zeke, from photos, right down to the on-up/one-down ear, his green blankie, his brown-tipped tail, his "I am the King" pose, and of course, his tennis ball obsession.
  • 5
    The artisanship that is involved in this Phoenix tile is exquisite. The colors and detail evoke a story that leaps off the tile and makes you want to hear its story. It makes me smile every time I look at it.
    Happy Patron
  • 5
    You do so much more than just excellent rendering the physical characteristics of the breeds; you capture intensity, loyalty, and intelligence.  Your works are compelling and meaningful.
    Artist