Shaune Barton

2016 I discovered art at 62 w/no prior training/exp. Art gives me purpose and joy. I love to share & teach others.

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

I love to paint and oil is my passion. My favorite subjects are SWestern and NWestern infuences and my family. I’ve done family portraits. I love working in acrylic, watercolor & mixed media, alcohol ink and pouring. i teach painting in the resthome where I live.

Where do you find inspiration?

Art classes, photos from old travel adventures, family, friends, nature, dogs in my life, abstract shapes that catch my eye, music, this amazing world.

What would you do with $25,000?

I want to start a non-profit that includes local and visiting artists, that share their works and talents with retirement communities & rest homes in the Columbia Basin. Spread the love!

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