Petaluma-based artist Shannon Abbey whose illustrated works have featured in the Wall Street Journal and Pottery Barn, brings chalk board art to a new, affordable level, locally, this Fall season.
Her beautiful, one-of-a-kind chalkboards are meticulously created with durable chalk ink paint. They wash off with water and a cloth but don't rub off, enabling them to be stored and brought out for years to come.
"Chalk paint is easier to work with than chalk, and I get integrity of line and a nice sharp edge," says Shannon, whose boards are now available in French Hen Antique store, on 218 Petaluma Boulevard North, downtown Petaluma.
"I am also working on creating sets of boards for a frame so images may be changed out with the seasons or subsequent holidays," she says. "Customers may purchase a frame and have a board for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas... Chalkboards are big in decorating this year and I am always on the lookout for unusual old frames. In addition, if someone has a frame already I'm happy to create a board or boards to fit that frame."
Shannon brings 20 years of experience as an illustrator and fine artist to her new line of work. "I love to tell a story in my work and this is the perfect opportunity," she says. "Many people wish they could afford original art for their home. If they can't stretch for my paintings, these pieces offer original art for a lot less money."
Click here to view more of Shannon's work at her website.
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