Amy Shaw

Artist Statement:
Edward Hopper said it best: “If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint”
I am driven to and inspired by nature and see beauty in the everyday, whether it’s a slice of cake or a serene sunset.
Joy is in the process …experimenting with different mediums and methods that push me out of my “comfort zone” in an ever-evolving endeavor to create harmony, balance, joy, and sometimes surprise. From still life oil paintings to chalk pastels and acrylics, my work has taken new paths, twists, and turns…and I’m having fun in the process.
I aim to capture the feelings that nature inspires (peace, serenity, joy, surprise, wonder, awe) through experimenting with color, mixed media, and new textures that often take me to unexpected places. 

Biography:

Amy Shaw has exhibited artwork throughout Westchester and CT. 
She grew up in NYC and has spent her life creating art (both commercial and fine art). Amy earned a BA in Fine Art at Smith College and studied at The School of Visual Arts and Art Students League. 
She has worked in commercial art for over 20 years an art director and graphic designer in New York. In 2015 co-founded Westchester Art Studio; an Art School with classes, camps, and special programs for all ages in Pleasantville, NY.