Soul
Cruisers...
is
an ongoing body of work that is inspired by Shannon's
passion for surf,
travel, and God. She earned the nickname "Soul
Cruiser," from dear surf bros
in college, and has kept the mellow surf-seeking gypsy
attitude towards life
ever since. " In these paintings I did my best
to capture that moment in surfing
where everything stands still, and instant bliss overcomes
you. I'm inspired
by the times that are burned into my mind when the colors
of the water,and
all the surroundings are so intense. My senses are overwhelmed
by the taste
of saltwater, the sky, sounds of rushing water, joy,
and pulsing adrenaline.
It's these times that I especially give thanks to God
for all of creation,
inspiring us to be creative, and to Jesus for teaching
us to Walk on water."
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Hiding
Place
20"x30"
Acrylic on Canvas
Original Sold
"I love the feeling of duckdiving clear blue water,
disappearing for a moment then gliding to the surface" |
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Caribbean
Queen
36"x48"
acrylic on canvas
"Surfing this beautiful wave in the
Caribbean, every time I paddled
back out, Kassia was on her "Pinkie,"
elegantly cruising by -and one wave
a big rainbow popped out behind her" |
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Journey
24"x36" acrylic on canvas
Original Sold
"Life is full of many journies,
each one, like a barrel, is a
challenge- stand tall and
make it out"
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Soul
Cruiser
16"x20"
arcylic on canvas
Original Sold
"I
love communing with God
while surfing, often praising
him while out in the lineup"
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DuckDive
(frame
not available)
16"x20" acrylic on canvas
"This piece is a little poppy and
punkrock, and that's what I love
about painting- being able to use
your imagination into express
how you feel" |
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Sweet
Dreams...
36"x48" acrylic on canvas
"Surfing Peru is like being on
another planet, desert landscapes,
hazy skies, and relentless,
absolutely perfect lefts"
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My
Rock
20"x30" acrylic on canvas
Original Sold
-writing on lower right of painting: The Lord is My
Rock, my fortress and my deliverer. My God is My Rock
in whom I take refuge. He is my sheild and the strength
of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
"Moonlighting
as an American Airlines flight attendant, I flew over
the twin towers the night of Sept. 10, 2001 en route
to my home in San Diego. I saw the towers out my window
for the last time. All things pass and can be taken
from you except God, and his love for you"
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5:22
Gal
48"x60" acrylic
on canvas
(currently on display at Quiksilver's Miami store)
11"x14" matted
print: $20
This "Gal," was inspired by the vibrant green
waves and curvy latinas of Miami. The words on the wave
read- The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, gentleness, self-control"
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Tahitian
Dream
16"x20" Acrylic on canvas
Original Sold
"I love Polynesia, and I love the spirits
of many of the women in the Islands.
They have such a natural beauty"
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Gill
Girl
24"x28" acrylic on canvas
"At times you can feel so in tune
with the ocean, you feel like a
fish swimming about the waves"
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Disco
Doyling
18"x24" acrylic on canvas
Original Sold
"I
like to create surreal surf
scenes, riding on floating discs,
stars shooting up the waves..."
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Kisses
20"x24" acrylic on canvas
original sold
"God's kisses drowned my sadness,
the sweet nuggets of joy numbed my
frantic search for the boy"
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1974
24"x36"
acrylic on canvas
"Born
in the 70's? So was I...and I
love 70's surfer boys."
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Salty
Dolls
36"x48"
acrylic on canvas
"Girls living their dreams" |
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Joy
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
Original commissioned by Roxy
" Bubbles of Joy"
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