Preserving the West through her work and a passion for the equine, define artist Shannon Lawlor.

Her connection to the land, people, horses and lifestyle of the modern West is palatable in the essence of her work – portrayed through her brush strokes – whether in the soft intensity of an eye of a working ranch horse, or the exquisite detail of a hackamore.

Growing up on the edge of the Northern Great Plains – a region known for extensive cattle ranching and cowboying – Lawlor has been drawing since before she could spell, and it’s a passion that hasn’t waned since. Before becoming a full-time artist, her life was spent in the saddle, around the animals she would one day be renowned for depicting in her art. Purposeful horsemanship is important to her, as is the authenticity of gear – a nuance not lost on her collectors, for her work is known for its attention to detail.

Twenty years ago Shannon pursued the life of an artist fulltime. It is her continued deep sense of pride in knowing the West is her lifestyle and her people, that gives her a sense of obligation to authentically preserve it.

Ultimately it is her wide range of collectors who benefit, with the opportunity and gratitude to feel that sense of her love for the West, and are inspired to collect her work. “This is the silver lining of being an artist,” says Lawlor. “Over the years, I have met some wonderful people who have not only become collectors, but cultivated a place in my heart as extended family. And for that, my cup remains full beyond compare".