About the Artist – Shanna Hamilton

Shanna Hamilton is a multidisciplinary artist, arts educator, and creative entrepreneur whose artistic practice spans painting, sculpture, mixed media, illustration, and design. With more than 15 years of professional experience in the arts, she brings a diverse creative background, a strong foundation in fine arts and graphic design, and an enduring passion for artistic exploration.

Her work reflects a fascination with transformation, symbolism, storytelling, and the relationship between art and the human experience. Drawn to mythology, nature, history, and the unexpected beauty of reclaimed materials, Shanna enjoys exploring ideas through a variety of mediums and approaches. Whether working with paint, sculpture, textiles, or found objects, she is interested in creating pieces that invite curiosity, evoke emotion, and offer a perspective beyond the ordinary.

Shanna graduated with honours from a two-year Graphic Design and Fine Arts program and has continued to develop her artistic practice through years of independent creation, experimentation, and professional involvement in the arts. Her work has been featured in juried exhibitions, galleries, and public art initiatives, including the Sooke Fine Arts Show, the Red Ribbon Exhibition, and Spirit Bears in the City. Her Egyptian-inspired paintings were displayed at the Royal BC Museum Gift Shop alongside the museum's Eternal Egypt exhibition, and she presented her solo exhibition, Goddess Speaks, at the Niagara Historic Exhibition Centre.

Alongside her own creative practice, Shanna has dedicated much of her career to making art accessible to others. As the founder of Kids Art Studio and owner of Paint Nite Victoria, she has developed and delivered creative programs, workshops, and painting experiences for thousands of participants. Her teaching experience spans children, youth, adults, seniors, and diverse community groups. She believes creativity is not reserved for those with formal training or natural artistic confidence; it is something everyone can explore and develop.

At the heart of Shanna's work is a belief in the power of creativity to connect, inspire, and transform. Whether creating an original artwork or encouraging someone to discover their own creative potential, she approaches art as an ongoing journey of curiosity, expression, and possibility.