She tells My Modern Met, My grandparents were farmers, so the land is part of my DNA.
Nature is Shafers primary inspiration, but she also draws influence from 20th-century American Modernists.
I am a big fan of artists like Emily Carr and, of course,Georgia OKeefee.
“Moonrise” (2015)
Charles Burchfield for instance is a big influence on my work.
Check out some of the artists incredible paintings below and find more from her portfolio onShafers website.
Clarks Day Out (2024)
Clouds seem to swirl like smoke in the sky.
“Mt. Tom” (2024)
Moonrise Over Stevens Peak (2022)
Trees bend and warp in unexpected ways.
Conifer Dance (2023)
And flowers often appear larger than life.
Among the Rabbitbrush and Sage (2022)
Above the Carson (2013)
Related Articles:
“Clark’s Day Out” (2024)
“Moonrise Over Stevens Peak” (2022)
“Conifer Dance” (2023)
“Swallowtail Dance” (2019)
“Thistle’s Repose” (2019)
“Flicker’s Ascent” (2016)
“Headland Cove, Point Lobos” (2015)
“Salt Point Afternoon” (2019)
“Among the Rabbitbrush and Sage” (2022)
“Above the Carson” (2013)
