With an education in Fine Art, and a degree in Interior Architecture, she started her career as an interior designer, then opened her decorative art business 24 years ago. Her work has graced many of the finest homes and businesses in Northern California in styles ranging from historical to contemporary.

After teaching at local colleges for several years, she co-founded a decorative art school in 2004 and also began teaching nationally at events and conventions. Shauna has taught well over 1000 students throughout her career, as well as been published by Sunset books, contributed to DIY channel’s House Crashers, and consulted for HGTV on numerous projects. Teaching other artists to excel and enhancing their ability to create beauty in the world is a passion Shauna will continue with soulful direction.

Shauna’s greatest joy is being mom to her 15 year old twins, who motivate and inspire her to thrive in her business of creating sanctuary spaces for clients and making art that creates a connection with the viewer.