Shaney Watters

Artist Statement

Influenced by nature, in particular reverence for the Animal Kingdom, I’m inspired to create delight-filled abstract realism animal portraits. Through the personification of my animal subjects, I aim to capture the raw and honest depiction of human emotions (honestly, generally my own). Hoping to inspire the viewer to connect with their own emotions and experiences on a deeper level while remaining playful and at the same time illuminating the close connections we share with the animal kingdom. As a mixed media painter, I am unable to imagine declaring loyalty to just one medium. Within the layers of my paintings one can spy graphite, acrylics, gold leaf, colored pencil, and oil paint.