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Shannon Danielle Taylor serves as Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair of the Illustration Program at California College of the Arts (CCA) in Oakland, California. She simultaneously holds the position of Director of Art and Restoration at Children's Fairyland in Oakland, a role she has maintained since 2012.
Taylor is a painter and illustrator renowned for her distinctive watercolor technique featuring rich colors, layered blending, dry-brushing, and intricate pattern work. Her artistic philosophy centers on the exploration of beauty through decorative and figurative qualities reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and aesthetic movement.
Her primary research and creative interests include:
- Illustration
- Watercolor Painting
- Figurative Art
- Decorative Arts
- Visual Storytelling
- Pre-Raphaelite Aesthetics
Taylor exhibits extensively across the United States with galleries including Spoke Art, Hashimoto Contemporary, and Modern Eden in San Francisco, and Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia. Her diverse client portfolio spans Paragon Books, Pikchur Magazine, Monsa Publications, Nooworks, Cincinnati Magazine, Field Day, and Discount Universe.
Professional recognitions include:
- Final recipient of the Artist in Residency at Redux Gallery/St. Vincent de Paul
- Featured guest on the Jealous Curator's "Art for your Ears" podcast
Her academic foundation includes:
- BFA from California College of the Arts, San Francisco
- MA from University of the Arts London, Camberwell College of Arts, London
