Shanny Brooke | Author

Grief & Gratitude

May 17, 2025

A bit of courage is helpful when an artist creates from an authentic place. The same can be said for the viewer when looking at a work of art—it can take some courage.

Making artwork that is honest can leave the artist feeling revealed and the viewer feeling seen. It is that i… Read More >>

Who Decides?

March 22, 2025

One of the many purposes of art is to reflect the times and hold a mirror to society, but not everyone wants to see that reflection.

Throughout history, we’ve encountered authoritarian dictators or ruling classes who understood the power of art and enacted parameters on which … Read More >>