Brittany Shannon is an artist whose studio and home overlook Picton Bay in Prince Edward County. Working across painting, fibre arts, metal casting, soap making, and mixed media, her creative practice is deeply rooted in the rhythms of home, family, and the natural world. Surrounded by gardens, open sky, and the ever-changing waters of the bay, she draws inspiration from the quiet beauty of rural life and the stories found in everyday moments.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Education, studies in metal casting and sculpture through the Kootenay School of the Arts, and certification as a Waldorf teacher, Brittany brings a lifelong appreciation for creativity, craftsmanship, and the relationship between art and daily living into her work. Her diverse artistic training has fostered a love of both fine art and traditional handcraft, while her years as an educator have strengthened her belief that artistic expression is not separate from life, but woven into it through observation, imagination, and meaningful handwork.
Influenced by wildflowers, birds, fibre, folklore, seasonal change, and the landscapes of Prince Edward County, Brittany’s work explores themes of connection, memory, beauty, and belonging. Whether painting luminous gardens, spinning natural fibres, crafting handmade soaps coloured with botanicals and earth pigments, creating jewelry, or exploring mixed-media work inspired by nature, she is continually drawn to processes that honour both artistry and tradition.
As a homeschooling mother, gardener, and maker, Brittany finds inspiration in the creative life that unfolds around her each day. The tending of a garden, the gathering of natural materials, the changing light over the bay, and the simple rituals of home all inform her artistic practice. Her work reflects a desire to slow down, notice, and celebrate the richness that exists within the ordinary.
Through her art, Brittany invites viewers to reconnect with the natural world, to find wonder in small details, and to discover beauty in the places and moments that are often overlooked. Her hope is that each piece offers a sense of warmth, presence, and quiet joy—a reminder of our enduring connection to the landscapes, stories, and traditions that shape our lives.
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