Shannon Silver
@shannon-sketches.bsky.social
Watercolor artist from Illinois who also loves books, movies, tea & coffee, and all things cozy. Follow me for stories about my painting journey and life with three boys and our 6 pets!
A couple recent paintings from my sketchbook. Been loving ink and wash lately. 🎨
April 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A couple recent paintings from my sketchbook. Been loving ink and wash lately. 🎨
As I’m dreaming of leaving the US drama behind, here is a painting of Ardvasar, a village on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, from a photograph taken by Kelly Ufkin.
March 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
As I’m dreaming of leaving the US drama behind, here is a painting of Ardvasar, a village on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, from a photograph taken by Kelly Ufkin.
Some pictures from a walk nearby Monday. I love crisp, early spring weather.
March 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Some pictures from a walk nearby Monday. I love crisp, early spring weather.
Same!
As someone who spends a lot time thinking about the values I want to teach my kid (besides PLEASE DON’T EAT DIRT), the thing I keep coming back to is this: I want him to believe that the strongest, bravest thing he can do is give a shit about other people—especially ones who aren’t like him at all.
March 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Same!
New house portrait finished! Hopefully they love it. 🤞🤞
March 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New house portrait finished! Hopefully they love it. 🤞🤞
Sharing a sunflower drawing I completed at the start of the war. I still stand with Ukraine, and am horrified by their treatment in America last week.
March 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Sharing a sunflower drawing I completed at the start of the war. I still stand with Ukraine, and am horrified by their treatment in America last week.
Taking a couple hours to relax with guilty pleasures, Bridgerton and WoW.
February 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Taking a couple hours to relax with guilty pleasures, Bridgerton and WoW.
Just submitted these two paintings to a local art show, the St. Charles Arts Council’s Artist Member Exhibit. The show opens Sun February 23rd, pieces will be displayed throughout March! Hope local friends and family get a chance to check it out.
February 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Just submitted these two paintings to a local art show, the St. Charles Arts Council’s Artist Member Exhibit. The show opens Sun February 23rd, pieces will be displayed throughout March! Hope local friends and family get a chance to check it out.
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Such a good speech by my Governor. 🇺🇸
Such a good speech by my Governor. 🇺🇸
Gov. Pritzker SLAMS Trump and Musk in closing remarks of State of the State address
YouTube video by NBC Chicago
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February 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Such a good speech by my Governor. 🇺🇸
Such a good speech by my Governor. 🇺🇸
Packing up orders today! You can find my Gilmore Girls art print at silverpennystudio.etsy.com. Painting is my happy place.
February 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Packing up orders today! You can find my Gilmore Girls art print at silverpennystudio.etsy.com. Painting is my happy place.
Reposted by Shannon Silver
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Bloomberg offers climate cash to UN amid Trump cutbacks
The move by billionaire Mike Bloomberg comes in response to President Donald Trump’s move to pull funding for U.N. climate programs.
www.politico.eu
January 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Need someone to talk to? She’s a good listener!
January 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Need someone to talk to? She’s a good listener!