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Blues Series
2 Feb 2026

Paint Anyway

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Yesterday started with a bad dream—the kind that clings. I woke up sad, heavy, and I was convinced that I didn’t have it in me to paint. I went into the studio anyway. I had several works in progress, but … Read More

Artwork, blues, impressionistic, landscape, oil, palette knife, permission, shannon grissom
Colorful Impressionistic California Landscape oil painting by Shannon Grissom featuring Oak Tree and path
8 Aug 2024

Alamden Quicksilver Park Painting Series

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I recently had the wonderful opportunity to create a painting for patrons Rick and Robin Brown. They wanted a scene from Almaden Quicksilver Park, a favorite park from my childhood. The park holds a special place in my heart, as … Read More

Almaden, Almaden Valley, Artwork, CA Quicksilver Park, oil painting, palette knife
Goddess Paintings
16 Oct 2022

Channeled Goddess Series

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Here are a few paintings in my channeled Goddess Series: How are these created? I step up to the easel and ask, “Who needs to emerge today?” And then I paint. I don’t use a reference photo. Nor do I … Read More

Artwork, Channeled Goddess Series, Spirit Art, Spiritual
Caculator and text don't do it for a write off
25 May 2021

Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Art Donation Considerations

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Today we are going to talk about the touchy subject of donating art to charity. Overall, I would say if it’s a cause you truly believe in and you really want to help, go for it! Don’t do it just … Read More

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Sketch of a Man
4 May 2021

Painterly Two-Minute Tip: They Call it ArtWORK for a Reason!

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Did you ever think about the word “work” that is contained in the word “Artwork?”  It’s there for a reason. Considerable time and effort go into creating a work of art. I’m a firm believer in practice and study and … Read More

Artwork, live model, Painterly, practice, sketches, study, Yosemite Sierra Artists
Palette knife oil painting of an oak tree between rocks
16 Oct 2020

Determination: Flourishing Between a Rock and A Hard Place

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When I lived up in Yosemite Lakes Park in the Sierra Foothills,  I’d gather with friends monthly for a Spa Day at the home of my artist friend Darlene Jaeger. We’d spend time chatting in the swim spa, followed by … Read More

Artwork, California, Darlene Jaeger, landscape, oak, painting, palette knife, shannon grissom, Sierra Foothills, Yosemite Lakes Park

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