Shawn’s ranching heritage began over 150 years ago in Arizona and continues into the sixth generation.   Her subjects are real, their story is true.  Her passion is to share this life that she has personally known and loved.   Resource material is gathered on the family’s ranch that serves as inspiration for paintings. Although she drew and painted from childhood, the mentoring of friends such as Bill Owen, and other admired artists helped her grow professionally. Grateful for the gift God has given her, and opportunities provided, her goal is to continue improving.  Her work has been included in prominent publications as well as numerous museum shows including “Prix de West”, “Night of Artists”, “C.M. Russell Auction”, “Cowgirl Up! Art From the Other Side of the West”, “Coors Western Art Show” and more.   Her recognitions and awards include being named a “Master Artist” for Art of the Cowgirl 2024. She was, also given the “Steel Dust Award” in 2022 for Best of Show from the American Quarter Horse Museum in “America’s Horse in Art” as well as the Cowgirl Up Show’s “Museum Purchase” in 2020 for her painting “Dusty Haze”.   She enjoys working in a studio next to their house in Pine, AZ where she and her husband live.