In my artwork, I capture the complexity of the human experience through bold abstractions that evoke deep emotions.

Collection of various paper scraps with different patterns, colors, and textures arranged on a green and white leaf-patterned background.

Creativity took the front seat in my life after a traumatic brain injury five years ago. Recovery was slow, and I couldn’t tolerate the overstimulation of a world my brain struggled to process, so I began to paint. This new form of expression created energy out of stillness and sparked a child-like curiosity that soon became a daily practice. These healing brushstrokes, which began as small marks in bound journals, have evolved into larger and larger paintings.

A photo of the Sonoma County artist, Shannon Hogan.

Through my artwork, I capture the complexity of the human experience through bold abstractions that evoke deep emotions. Using tools like handmade monoprints, found paper, sanding, scraping, layering, paint, pastels, markers, and pencils, I infuse energy, history, and depth into each piece. I invite you to explore your sense of discovery and connection within these layers.

An abstract painting with multicolored brushstrokes in shades of pink, white, yellow, blue, green, black, and red, featuring random shapes and splatters.

It is through a thread of connectivity that humanity is united in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes, it's as simple as sharing the joy of a cherished moment or discovering a matching piece within the complex patchwork of our experiences. No matter how many threads you've woven, each day offers a new chance to form a bond, for we have far more in common than what divides us.