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Moments Remembered, a Fine Arts Show of Pets, People and Watercolors

Art Show: Charcoal Drawings & Oil paintings of pets, people & Medieval inspired watercolors by a 12th generation descendant of Stamford.

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A view of the lovely gallery showing Medieval inspired watercolor paintings in addition to fine arts portraits in Charcoals and Oils of pets and people. (Image Credit: ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak)
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A view of the gallery highlighting the Charcoal portraits of the "Kamelmacher family", "Is this Sarah James Eddy?", and "Do Your Best". (Image Credit: ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak)
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A view of the gallery showing Fine Arts Portraits in Charcoals of small, adorable children, and pets. (Image Credit: ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak)
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A view from the Waterstone on High Ridges website about the art show. (ShawnaLee Kwashnak)
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A view of the Events page for the Waterstone on High Ridges website about the show. This image shows a part of the oil painting of the Westfarms Quartet that was painted from life during their glorious music played during the pandemic. (ShawnaLee Kwashnak)
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For Stamford History Buffs! ShawnaLee is the 12th direct descendant of an early settler of Stamford CT! (ShawnaLee Kwashnak)
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A brief Bio of the artist! (ShawnaLee Kwashnak)
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ShawnaLee offers quality commissioned fine arts portraits in Charcoals or Oils. Art lessons offered year-round. A Medieval inspired Watercolor Class via Zoom begins Feb. 21st and goes for 8 weeks. Find out more www.shawnalee.com Events page. (ShawnaLee Kwashnak)

Art Show

Moments Remembered, a Fine Arts Show of Pets, People and Watercolors

February 2024

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Drawings and paintings of pets, people and Medieval inspired watercolors by Fine Arts Artist, ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak, are on display in the gallery of Waterstone on High Ridge located at 215 High Ridge Road in Stamford, CT during the month of February 2024.

The show includes a mix of Charcoal Drawings of pets and children including an historical recreation of a once known photographer's image of a family that perished during the Holocaust. Other works included in the show are exquisite watercolor paintings inspired by Medieval manuscripts, portraits of pets including bearded dragons, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and an Eastern Mountain Lion named "Takoda". Oil paintings include a sassy "Pomeranian", "Westfarms Quartet", children "playing soccer by the beach" and a painting of "Nancy's Mom Heading out", (whom most folks mistake for a portrait of Jodi Rell).

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There are artist portfolio books to peruse, and many of the works of art include written stories to engage and delight the viewers. Each work of art demonstrates a command of the media that makes viewing the show worthwhile. Most works are available for purchase. The artist welcomes commissions. Inquiries may be emailed to: artist@shawnalee.com.

History buffs may appreciate that the artist is a 12th generation direct descendant of John Waterbury 1621-1658, an early settler of Stamford CT. The Genealogy is shown on one of the photos with this article.

Q&A:

What does the artist need to make a portrait for me?

A small collection of your favorite photos and your ideas for what you have in mind for size and media. The artist will make recommendations and provide pricing specific to your needs. A first payment gets your portrait started. When the portrait is complete, ShawnaLee will email you a photo of the artwork for your approval. The balance is due when the portrait is complete, (prior to shipping or studio pick up) and you’re thrilled with it.

For more information, visit www.shawnalee.com events page.

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