little shop of shavs

Banners

2011-12-05T15:44:00.001-08:00

Hi guys, its been a while!

Thought i would share my newest obsession. Hand painted calligraphy banners.

They turn out to be so cute at weddings and recently I used one at a baby shower that I helped throw this past weekend.

Want one? Email me and we'll send one on out!

(Starting at $40)

Wise Wedding

2011-10-19T18:06:00.000-07:00

A month ago, I was able to help one of my very best friends, Roxanne, plan her wedding.

Got the pictures today...and here they are!

photos: rebekah westover

brides dress: pronovias

grooms/groomsmen: jcrew

bridesmaids: asos

invitation suite: designed by roxanne, letterpressed by me

flowers: springville floral and gift

special thanks to my sister, Megan (hanging those mason jars above each table was all her)

Jana for the being my last midnight slave

my brother and sister in law for letting me take over their home

and of course Roxanne and Todd for letting me take over their day.

Nate & Katie Rose

2011-10-18T19:48:00.000-07:00

Jones

2011-09-30T00:44:00.000-07:00

Shipped this guy all the way to the big apple for his dads birthday.

Roxanne and Todd

2011-09-20T22:06:00.000-07:00


i had the opportunity to plan another wedding this last week, and this time it was for one of my best friends...Roxanne. There was a lot of artwork...that i'll post later when we get the real photos back and not my grainy iphone pics. Not to mention the rest of the photos with the entire wedding and all that. Look forward to it, people! (and the sparklers on the table were not a part of the display. Don't worry. And the cute drawing of the hands was by her youngest sister, adorable)

Siblings

2011-09-07T22:19:00.001-07:00

I got an email today from Heather, who I did paintings for last Christmas.

She sent me a picture of her paintings in her home.

I love that!

Show me your painting in your home and I'll put it on my blog.

I'm in the middle of planning a wedding which means I will have some new things to share here pretty soon, so get excited for that.

Audrey

2011-08-18T14:48:00.000-07:00

I mean seriously...those curls?!
I'm so jealous...

and about this photo, i love that you can really see all of the texture from the paint.
Most of the time that isn't translated via photograph and I just had to show you how cool the texture is.

I've been slacking with posting over here...I'll be better.
I have a lot of paintings to post.
Stay tuned for some more gems!

a new kind of painting

2011-07-20T21:22:00.001-07:00

I meant to post these paintings a long time ago..
...I'm way behind on this blog

The kids in the painting, did the background paintings and i did their faces.
I think they turned out so rad.

Who wants to do this? I want to do it again!

Happy 1st Anniversary!

2011-06-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

Hagen's

2011-06-26T19:38:00.000-07:00

They got married yesterday and I couldn't love the two of them more!
Congratulations Alycia and Randahl!

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T01:24:00.000-07:00

I did a few paintings this year for clients for Mother's Day...

Here is one of them!

more to come....

Beach love

2011-04-26T23:25:00.000-07:00

I grew up with Heather and was so excited when she asked me to do this painting for her boyfriends birthday...

Aren't they cute? I have always loved a man with tattoos....HOT

Lundquists

2011-04-25T22:56:00.000-07:00

How do I luck out with painting the most gorgeous people?

And the painting is backwards because i took the picture in a mirror...but obviously you can see that.

Baby Connor

2011-04-19T18:00:00.000-07:00

Connors mom had me do 2 paintings.
One for mom and one for grandma.

Isn't he so cute?

it's been a while...

2011-03-21T15:21:00.001-07:00

but doesn't mean I haven't been painting.
Just haven't been blogging.

How hot is this couple? Geez.

Another Beach Wedding

2011-03-08T02:50:00.000-08:00

this time, i stupidly only took a picture of it with the sealant on it, drying.
Whoops.

Such a romantic photo though.
Love this one.

Wedding Silhouette

2011-03-06T22:45:00.000-08:00

a pretty beach wedding silhouette

Happy Birthday, Landon!

2011-03-04T03:41:00.000-08:00

Cutest cutest dogs.

These paintings were ordered as a gift for the LA Galaxy Superstar, Landon Donavon!

Happy Birthday!

Aubrey & Matt

2011-02-16T03:35:00.000-08:00

i cannot wait for this wedding.

Valentine's Tie

2011-02-15T16:12:00.000-08:00

For my Valentine, I made a tie.

I didn't know what the hell I was doing, but I got a sewing machine for Christmas so I figured I may as well try to be domestic.

It was a process to say the least.

and then he wore it to work today.

Not too bad for a "winging it" project.

Freezer Paper Drew Carey

2011-02-09T01:22:00.002-08:00

As you read this, I am most likely in line still, for the Price is Right.

I decided to make shirts for our group of Drews face.

I was going to paint them individually but i decided that the easiest way to paint on fabric would just be to do a stencil...but I have never done a stencil before so this was new.
I have been seeing these freezer paper tutorials everywhere and so I gave it a try.

this is the before:

and here are the afters:

I'm going with 3 guys, so I am guessing I will be the one in pink?

Now everyone just say a prayer that I hear
"Shauna...come on down! You're the next contestant on the PRICE IS RIGHT!"

Freezer

2011-02-09T01:22:00.001-08:00

Chevron Headboard Artwork

2011-02-07T11:37:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine needed some help with some artwork for above her bed.
So last week during American Idol, we put a drop cloth down and i got to work.

i'm pretty sucktastic at math and bring precise, so the hardest part was the beginning.

all taped up and ready to paint.

mixed a little bit of gray paint up and went to town.

Ta-Da!

i think it turned out awesome, and it only took a few hours.

Highly recommend this project.

Sisters

2011-02-02T03:24:00.000-08:00

There were never such devoted sisters...

feb 1st-feb 14th

2011-02-01T16:53:00.000-08:00

orders placed by Saturday the 5th will be delivered by Feb 14th
heart pattern by Ollibird

Take me out of to the Ball game

2011-01-28T03:53:00.000-08:00

I love it when I get to do a painting from a photo that is more candid and fun
and shows the subjects personalities...

That's exactly what this one is.
Just a fun date night at the ballpark.

These two are getting married soon, and I'm so glad i got to do this painting for them!

Love the state you're in

2011-01-27T02:22:00.000-08:00

Lyndsay and AJ ordered this painting...
(its a remake of THIS etsy poster)

their only instructions were to make it colorful, and to differentiate the states they have lived in.

I think what we came up with is pretty great!

and if you're into states,
hop on over to the giveaway i'm hosting over here
where you can win a necklace of your favorite state!
Winner is being picked tomorrow

Roommates

2011-01-26T03:37:00.000-08:00

Drew, Jasey, Otter and Mick

Just a group of guys and one little lady dog, LA transplants from Topeka Kansas

Jumping Family

2011-01-25T06:48:00.000-08:00

What a fun family!

Angie's Family

2011-01-24T06:42:00.000-08:00

Angie with her brothers and sister in law.

What a good looking group!
Am i right or what?

Melissa and Jack

2011-01-21T07:23:00.000-08:00

I love Melissa.
She and I have been friends for a while now,
and so for her birthday, I painted her and her cute little guy, Jack.

Everyone deserves a friend as kind and beautiful and fun, as Melissa.

Jane and Jeremy

2011-01-20T06:30:00.000-08:00

I love weddings.
I love paintings.
I love painting pictures from weddings.

Davis Couple

2011-01-19T15:37:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite paintings.
I just think its so sweet.

kristen and Alex

2011-01-19T06:33:00.000-08:00

Kristen got her husband this painting for Christmas.
(Kristen and i used to play basketball together in highschool, and i just love her)

Paddy the pup

2011-01-18T06:28:00.000-08:00

I do a lot of dog paintings around here, dont i?

Paddy sure is a cute one.

Nic-ki

2011-01-15T23:20:00.000-08:00

Nikki bought this painting for her man, Nick, for his birthday.

How funny that their names are Nick and Nikki.
I once dated a boy named Sean.
It sometimes got confusing.

You introduce yourself to people and they go "oh...same name...cute"

Don't Mess...

2011-01-08T14:20:00.000-08:00

with this dude.

Mark Ballas

2010-12-30T18:38:00.000-08:00

The very last painting i squeezed in before Christmas,
was this one of Dancing with the Stars dancer, Mark Ballas.

Chelsie Hightower (fellow DWTS dancer) asked me last minute to do this painting for him
as a Christmas gift from her, and I couldn't say no.

That's why the paint is still wet in the picture.
I finished it and hurried over to the gas station between my house and hers, to hand it over as she drove to Utah for Christmas.
Talk about last minute.
Her brother had to carry it in the backseat until it dried!

I hope Mark loved his painting...isn't it a rad photo to begin with?

And you thought he was JUST a dancer...

Fun Couples Paintings

2010-12-30T06:27:00.000-08:00

Jade contacted me to do these paintings for her for her husband for Christmas...

I love how they turned out.
Such fun photos!

Just Married!

2010-12-28T20:47:00.000-08:00

These two dated for 10 years and finally got married!

Thanks Liz, for having me paint your brother and his bride!

Hope they loved their Christmas gift!

For Caiti

2010-12-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

Hightower Christmas Paintings

2010-12-25T00:12:00.000-08:00

Ok are you guys ready for all the Christmas paintings
that are finally making their way to the blog?

I've been hoarding these to make sure no surprises was ruined.

First up for Christmas day, the paintings that my friend Chelsie had me do for her family.

Chelsie's brother and his family

Chelsie and her mom

Love painting for my friends.
If you scroll down a bit, you can see the Fitness Magazine cover I painted for her as well.

Kiddos

2010-12-03T19:17:00.000-08:00

Kalea, Keoni & Cash

How cute are these little kids?!

I love doing paintings of children...keep them coming!

Chelsie's Fitness Mag Cover

2010-11-18T07:56:00.000-08:00

One Pooping Dog, Coming Right Up!

2010-11-17T08:26:00.000-08:00

The personal trainer to the Stars, Jason Walsh, sure does have a sense of humor.

This is the painting he's getting today of his pup.

sorry about the actual poop in the photo, i just couldn't help myself.

Amelia & Justin

2010-11-09T16:28:00.000-08:00

Raddest couple ever?
I think so....

(photos by Amelia Lyon)

16x20 Temple

2010-11-08T07:02:00.000-08:00

16x20 size of the LDS Salt Lake Temple
$125
any color you want.

Celebrity Paintings

2010-11-05T06:25:00.000-07:00

Have an obsession with a Celebrity? A singer? A teen heart throb?

When i first started painting, i painted Audrey Hepburn on an old cabinet for my apartment in Provo, because I didnt have the money to buy the 75 dollar huge canvas print of her from ikea. A neighbor had me paint the below photo of Marilyn Monroe...

I'd love to paint your favorite star!

Cal's Dad

2010-11-04T06:21:00.000-07:00

I did this painting in gray for Cal for her birthday, of her dad when he was young.
And then she got the tan one for her mom for Christmas.

Isn't that a rad picture?

Quatro

2010-11-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

I love that little smirk. So cute.

Sunday Best

2010-11-01T13:10:00.001-07:00

Family of 4

2010-10-29T05:41:00.000-07:00

Aren't they cute?

1989

2010-10-28T05:39:00.000-07:00

in 1989 I was in 2nd grade.
My friend Hillary was a one year old.

and her mom had some pretty sweet hair.

Juliet's Puppy

2010-10-26T06:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Kaisa!

2010-10-25T04:54:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was Kaisa's birthday.
She just happens to be on of my best friends and favorite people.

So as a gift for her, i decided to paint a photo of her and Scott from their wedding (8 years ago?)

Happy Birthday girl.
Love you.
Hope you have a fantastic birthday.

this painting was on my newest size,
8x10 $85

Glitter Heels Tutorial

2010-10-22T01:04:00.000-07:00

I'm not the normal girly girl that is obsessed with hot pink and glitter, but every time i walk through Nordstrom I see these BEAUTIFUL Steve Madden sparkles.
I fall in love with them and usually always try them on.

So after some brainstorming with a friend (Jana made these) and seeing Susan's glitter boots she made for her daughter,
I decided to just create myself a pair of fall glitter heels myself.
And thankfully Martha Stewart's glitter line has a lot of great colors.
I don't think i could pull off the super silver glitter.
I went with "Brownstone"

Here are the instructions that worked for me.

Easy, right?

Now I just need to figure out how and where to wear them.

Also they do not shed, flake or crack.

Please excuse the terrible photos, in true Shauna fashion, I of course took them in terrible light with the trusty iPhone

Pinegars in Gold

2010-10-21T03:44:00.000-07:00

A few months ago I went to a really beautiful wedding of my two friends, Colin and Lauren.

I was able to paint them a gift...and I decided to paint it GOLD.
BLING BLING!

i just love how the metallic really does scream "PARTYYYYY!"
Which is totally what their reception was.

photo taken by Rachel Thurston

Art Weekend Giveaway

2010-10-20T04:41:00.000-07:00

I always love the opportunity to paint something other than the usual people and pets...

Hilary won a painting at Art Weekend in SLC
and wanted something to remind her of her study abroad in London.

I love the way it turned out
and I also loved how it reminded me of my own travels to London.

Brandon & Ty

2010-10-19T05:43:00.000-07:00

Brandon used to live next door to me and we were instant friends.
I met Ty a few years ago when they first started dating and we were also, instant friends.

They now own a jewelry line that is pretty rad,
check out Tyrant and buy yourself something pretty.

Jordan & Kristine

2010-10-18T05:34:00.000-07:00

My little brother and my darling SIL

Sisters

2010-10-15T06:33:00.000-07:00

Sisters with their husbands.

Father and Son

2010-10-14T06:23:00.000-07:00

Dre Sr. and Dre Jr.

Wedding Paintings

2010-10-13T06:45:00.000-07:00

Did you display a painting I did for you at your wedding?

Nothing makes me happier than to get photos of my paintings in your homes, on display at your weddings, etc.

SHOW ME YOUR PAINTINGS!

Here are a few I came across on facebook and blogs from old customers.

Keep sending me these guys!

Dex the Dog

2010-10-12T06:45:00.000-07:00

Evi Rose

2010-10-11T06:45:00.000-07:00

Back in my Provo days I was really close friends with Evi's parents.
I was able to catch up with them and meet little Evi this week.
She's a doll.

Reids

2010-10-09T20:53:00.000-07:00

Lauren and I met through mutual friends a few years back, and instantly became great friends.
We both share a love for crafting & event planning,
and did a lot of that in her mom's fancy craft room at their home in Alpine.
Seriously folks, you should see that room. Its gorgeous.

Well Lauren found herself a man and she PLANNED herself one beautiful wedding.

You may have seen it on Martha Stewarts wedding site, which didn't surprise me at all.
See more photos from her wedding, here

Lauren is the classiest of classy, and I couldn't have been more happy to paint she and Michael as a wedding gift.

It's truly one of my favorite paintings to date.

here it is in their bedroom

Congratulations, Michael and Lauren!

It's safe to say, I've found a favorite new color palette, too.
Move over mustard yellows, the subtle creams and tans have taken over.

Ziggy

2010-10-08T09:40:00.000-07:00

Doesn't this pooch look like hes posing?
It's like a Sr portrait.

Hot Haughts

2010-10-07T09:39:00.000-07:00

Still got it, 3 kids later.

Robin Family....again

2010-10-06T10:47:00.000-07:00

Emmy the pup

2010-10-05T16:40:00.000-07:00

i'm not really a pet lover, and it seems I am always painting dogs.
This little puppy on the other hand, I can get behind.
Seriously, how cute is she?

Baby Charlotte

2010-10-02T16:42:00.000-07:00

Look at those cheeks!
Couldn't you just eat her?
So cute.

Pretty People

2010-10-01T14:06:00.000-07:00

How beautiful are these two?

I mean seriously.

Married Merrill Bliss

2010-09-30T16:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations on 1 year of marriage!

Robin Family

2010-09-30T03:18:00.000-07:00

So cute.

Love you, Jen!

Brion & Jaylene

2010-09-29T02:14:00.000-07:00

Happy newlyweds
im loving the unfinished Bordeaux background

Lulu

2010-09-28T06:26:00.000-07:00

Engagment!

2010-09-27T16:51:00.000-07:00

Congrats on your engagement and your upcoming marriage!

One of these days I would love to paint a couple that is like really, really pissed at eachother.

Corinne: World's Best Nanny

2010-09-26T16:38:00.000-07:00

Corinne is a beautiful young woman from Utah, who just happened to end up in LA as a nanny to these adorable and well mannered children.

They really are such nice kids, and I can't say I'm surprised since their parents are seriously so nice.
Anyway, Corinne is embarking on a new adventure, COLLEGE.
She's leaving sunny, southern California for the Utah Desert.
As a going away gift to the family, she ordered these paintings.

(ps I love seeing my paintings in beautiful homes)

Wow those kids are going to miss you, Corinne!

Scott & Katherine

2010-09-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

a bride and groom with some bright, colorful, touches.

Happy Saturday!

(if you're waiting for your painting to be posted, i promise, they are coming

...i'm so behind on this blog, its not even funny...)

kylee and her man

2010-09-20T00:49:00.000-07:00

this painting was purchased as a gift, and wouldn't you know....the bride is someone i went to HS with.
And played soccer with.

Congrats Kylee! I wish i knew your new last name or your husbands name so i could properly introduce you on the blog...

Love those laughing candids. They make such fun paintings.

Wyatte & Tim

2010-09-16T23:32:00.000-07:00

Wyatte is like a sister to me. I have known her since she was a baby.
In fact, she was the ONLY Wyatte I ever knew until I moved to Utah when I was 18.
I met a boy named Wyatte and I thought, how sad, he totally has a girl name.
I was sort of naive and stupid I guess.

Anyway, shes married!!! And shes gorgeous. And Happy.

So happy for Wyatte and Tim.

First Meeting to Marriage

2010-09-10T00:41:00.000-07:00

I was contacted to do this painting by a darling couple in Chicago.

This photo was taken the day that they met...and now they are getting married!

I'm so happy for you guys!

a Beautiful Couple

2010-09-08T19:39:00.000-07:00

I love how this one turned out.
I love the background,
I love how tender the husband is to the wife.
And the wife is just GORG.

Love this painting.

A Nicarauguan Wedding

2010-09-07T06:30:00.000-07:00

This beautiful couple got married in Nicaragua...what the? How awesome is that?

Don't you think it looks sort of vampire-ish and sexual? I mean that in the most loving way of course. I seriously love this painting and think it turned out really rad.

Ashley & Tim

2010-09-06T06:30:00.000-07:00

I met Ashley, oh I don't know...8 years ago? Something like that...we were roommates for a bit and have stayed friends over the years. She moved to Boston to get her masters, and i guess...to fall in love. She and Tim are getting married here in a few weeks so I decided to paint them a gift.

Aren't they such a perfect looking couple? Ashley is one of the funniest, smartest, well dress gals I know, and I feel so priveledged to call her a friend. I met Tim a few months ago and he treats her like GOLD. Its so precious.
I'm so happy for you guys!

Law Lovers

2010-09-04T22:45:00.000-07:00

I believe these two met in Law school....be impressed.

And now they are happily ever married.

Awwwww....

a Bride, a Groom and a Dog

2010-09-03T14:58:00.000-07:00

doesnt the groom sort of look like Coach Taylor from (my fave) Friday Night Lights?

Baby Aiden

2010-08-30T21:51:00.000-07:00

Holly's bridal shower was today. She got this ultrasound painting as a gift from her friend Ashley.

I love it. I hope i get to do more ultrasound photos.

Baileys

2010-08-28T21:49:00.000-07:00

The Bailey's celebrated 34 years of marriage

how cute is this invitation?!

Just Married

2010-08-25T23:47:00.001-07:00

This lovely couple just got married....

I had the privilege of painting their favorite picture from when they were dating....in front of my one of my favorite places, the Oakland Temple.

50 years

2010-08-24T20:45:00.000-07:00

Marge & Bill

Seriously, how cute are they?

Ammar & Aine

2010-08-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

Smith Family

2010-08-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

Jocelyn and Brady

and the lovely little Lucy

31 years

2010-08-17T17:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary, Lundquists!

A little wedding in Long Beach

2010-07-22T00:16:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to do this painting for a gorgeous couple who had their wedding in Long Beach, Ca.

Isn't that a gorgeous bride? I should have grabbed a picture of her dress.
GORGEOUS.

photos by tulips and tangerines

I never get sick of the Monochramatic Yellows

2010-07-21T15:13:00.000-07:00

I did this painting for a couple a little while ago and forgot to post it.

I always love the yellow toned paintings.

Jack

2010-06-16T14:33:00.001-07:00

Melissa contacted me to do a painting of her little one, Jack, for his dad for Fathers Day.

This kid is a hilarious, and I think this picture pretty much shows off his cool and fun personality.

Is he Elton John or is he just Jack?

Love this

2010-06-11T14:19:00.000-07:00

ps mere and jeff...your house is adorable.

Jon & Amira

2010-06-03T01:32:00.000-07:00

I went to High School with Jon, and i didnt even know I was painting that same Jon until i was well into the project. He was a hunky soccer player...i had many friends with big crushes on this guy.

Amira is the lucky gal who ended up with him.

hearts are breaking in Folsom, as i type this im sure.

Congratulations on the engagement, guys!

this Memorial Day...

2010-05-31T23:22:00.000-07:00

I found a new favorite place to paint at my new favorite park in Beverly Hills.