Award of Excellence

Healing Art Exibition 2020

Award of Excellence

Award Winner

Winter by Casey Shannon

Sumi-e 

I am in the words of Renee Phillips an " incredible contemporary sumi-e artist who brings her own creative vision to paintings that express poetic simplicity, peace and harmony. Imagine relaxing or meditating in front of them. (She offers originals and prints!) She recently won an Award of Excellence in "The Healing Power of ART 2020" exhibition." 

View more of her art on the site. https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/casey-shannon/ 

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

Casey Shannon Studio Art.

Copyright © Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

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Sumi Exhibition!

Exciting News …

We are busy planning our 1st ICCPS North America Branch Exhibition in Portland, Oregon. ‘High Mountains and Flowing Water’.  We will have 30 scrolls of calligraphy and ink painting on display from 11 different countries within our branch. In addition, Ransui Yakata Head of ICCPS, Gregory Cortecero ~ French Branch Director, and Alex Vasil’eva ~ Russian Branch Director have also sent scrolls to participate with us. We are honored !

Further, we will also have 4 different live painting demonstrations at the opening reception.

Patricia Larkin Green of USA ~ Big Brush

Gail Threinen of USA – Painting Peonies

Meredith McPherson of USA ~ Enso/Calligraphy

Patricia Ines Gomez of Argentina~ Mountains/Eagle

There will be a ‘Peoples’ Choice Award’ presented at the opening reception. Chinese music performed by Bi Hai of Wisdom Arts Academy of Portland. 6-7:30pm !

Hors d’oeuvres and Wine

We are very excited to be able to show our passion and love for this beautiful art. Opening : Oct. 26th ~ 6pm – 10pm

The exhibit will be at :

The Oregon Society of Artists

Portland, Oregon USA

http://oregonsocietyofartists.com

Our Handouts at the reception !

High Mountains Flowing Water is a classical Chinese song honoring friendship. The North America Branch of ICCPS is made up of artists with different backgrounds and styles from all over the world tied together with the same love for Chinese ink painting and calligraphy. Spanning continents of high mountains, and crossing oceans of flowing water, the artists hope to share their art with the rest of the world.

Here are the participating artists ! Thank you !

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon 97205

503-228-0706
oregonsa@gmail.com

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

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Japan ICCPS Art Exhibition

O Art Museum

Tokyo, Japan

I am pleased to share with you that my sumi-e will be on display at the O Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan this June 2018. I will be part of a group show of Japan International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society.

This show is by invitation. I was invited by Master painter Ransui Yakata.

I am honored to participate.

Tokyo Osaki O Art Museum

Tokyo, Japan

June 15, 2018 - June 20, 2018

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

Art for Charity Auction

Assistance Dogs of Hawaii

Valentine's Benefit

"Puppy Love"

I am donating one of my original sumi-e framed fine art reproductions to the silent auction!

Spring Flower Fall

by Casey Shannon

This elegant framed painting has been donated to the Assistance Dogs of Hawaii. They are having a charity benefit in February called 'Puppy Love". This painting will be offered in the silent auction. I hope it brings in a lot of money for ADH. This is the organization that trained my beloved service dog, Gabe.

 Gabe, Service Dog

My donation is made in his honor!

Gabe, Cannon Beach, Oregon

The Golden at the end of the rainbow!

Here is the Facebook link to ADH:

https://www.facebook.com/assistancedogsofhawaii/

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

Enso Noble ~ Artist's Dream

Enso Noble by Casey Shannon

Sumi-e

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

This is an artist's dream! I recently sold this beautiful sumi scroll of mine called "Enso Noble' to a Tae Kwon Do group in NJ. They were having a huge celebration for their master teacher, sensei. They had their party last Friday and just sent me these pictures. What an honor to have my work hanging in their dojang. I love seeing where my work will live and how much they appreciate it!

In the Dojang

 

 

At the celebration.

Scroll Presentation

 

 

Inside the enso is a mountain, three trees, and three dots. There is not really a profound particular significance to the three trees and the three dots. Other than the number three is a beautiful esthetic number which I use in my paintings a lot. A gathering of three (birds, trees, dots, etc.) denotes beauty and simplicity to me.  It is sacred. It is oneness. It also signifies wholeness to me. This directly relates to the significance of the enso which among other things also signifies wholeness. The enso is a profound symbol in Zen. Mountains are very strong and noble. Hence, the title. 'Enso Noble'.

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

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Ensō Noble

Ensō Noble 

Original sumi-e by Casey Shannon

This lovely Asian scroll just sold and is being shipped to New Jersey as we speak. It was purchased as a gift to a Tae Kwan Do master teacher. I am very honored my art was chosen to be given as the gift.

In Zen Buddhist painting, Ensō symbolizes a moment when the mind is free to simply let the body and spirit create in full moment-to-moment concert. In Buddhism, enlightenment has been symbolized by a “bright full moon”. This painting was inspired by the Ensō  and the strength and power of the mountain, tree, and rock. A gathering of three (trees and rocks)  in the center denotes beauty and simplicity.  It is sacred. It is oneness. It also signifies wholeness. This directly relates to the significance of the Ensō which among other things also signifies wholeness. Mountains are very strong and noble.

Hence, the title.’ Ensō Noble'.

To learn more about the Ensō click here

Casey Shannon Studio

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

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Fun Quick Draws

Shadow Mountain

by Casey Shannon

I am on a sweet little vacation right now from teaching. I am having a bit of fun with some quick draws and I thought I'd share some of them with you! These works are 7 x 10 inches on Masa Paper. They are quick renditions of the spirit of nature. The trick is to clear your mind of all pre-ideas, grab your paper and paints, and 'just go for it'. 
I hope you enjoy them. 

Garden House by Casey Shannon

Pagoda Tree by Casey Shannon

Little Bird by Casey Shannon

Modern Bamboo by Casey Shannon

Landscape by Casey Shannon

Sticks of Bamboo by Casey Shannon

and finally!!!

Gentle Grass by Casey Shannon

I hope you have enjoyed viewing these. All are available for sale on my art website.
Casey Shannon Studio

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

 

China Exhibition 2017

ICCPS China Exhibition 2017

I am thrilled to share with you that my sumi-e work will be displayed in the ICCPS - International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society 2017 Exhibition. The show will be in AnShan City, China at the Cultural Center. It will be held in October. There will be sumi artists represented from around the globe and I am so pleased and honored to be one of these special artists.

Ransui Yakata of Tokyo and iCCPS China Branch will head the exhibit.

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

  

Carmel Valley Map 2017 / 2018

Carmel Valley Map 2017/2018

This is the Carmel Valley Map of this quaint little town nestled in the oak trees above Carmel-by-the-Sea in California. The map details all the wonderful restaurants, lodges, art galleries, shops, wineries, etc. in this charming area. 

The map also features the art of local artists in the CVAA Gallery which is located at #2 Chambers Lane. Very talented artists have their artwork displayed there and I am pleased to share that I have a wall there filled with my sumi-e (ink painting).  I am also one of the artists included in this map. Can you see my work on the above image?

Here it is:

Red Moon over Forest

by Casey Shannon

Sumi (ink) and Japanese watercolor on Xuan circle paper.

The map is available for free in most Carmel Valley/Carmel establishments. 

Come visit and enjoy the walking map.

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋