First, if you have a kimono like that, yes, drop everything and paint a self-portrait! Second, in reference to that block ‘o butter: “Yep, that’s a stick of butter. I make no apologies.” Hahaha! That’s a direct quote from the Instagram feed of California based artist Shannon D. Taylor. I love everything in Shannon’s weird and whimsical portfolio … is it any surprise that she also spends some of her time as the Director of Art and Restoration at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland? No, not at all. {ps. she also happens to be a professor in the Illustration Program at the California College of the Arts. Renaissance woman!} 

ps. Speaking of Fairyland, on Sept 28th {6 – 9pm} “Drawn Together” will be happening for the sixth year in a row! Tickets are now available for this magical evening of art, food, drink… and fairies! All of the ins and outs can be found right here.