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A vertical abstract artwork depicting a stylized human figure with geometric patterns, a circular emblem, and layered earthy tones including red, brown, beige, blue, and gray.
  • A vertical abstract artwork depicting a stylized human figure with geometric patterns, a circular emblem, and layered earthy tones including red, brown, beige, blue, and gray.
  • Close-up of an artwork featuring a bright orange patterned left side with black rectangular motifs and small gold dots, a dark brown vertical section with red and brown beads, and a tan textured right side with abstract brown swirls.
  • A close-up of a colorful painted artwork featuring a stylized face and geometric patterns, with a beaded necklace draped from the neck of the figure.
  • A vertical abstract artwork depicting a stylized human figure with geometric patterns, a circular emblem, and layered earthy tones including red, brown, beige, blue, and gray.
  • Close-up of an artwork featuring a bright orange patterned left side with black rectangular motifs and small gold dots, a dark brown vertical section with red and brown beads, and a tan textured right side with abstract brown swirls.
  • A close-up of a colorful painted artwork featuring a stylized face and geometric patterns, with a beaded necklace draped from the neck of the figure.
"Stoic Shaman" by Penelope Bushman

"Stoic Shaman" by Penelope Bushman

Dimensions: 24" x 12"
$450.00

Description

Penelope Bushman's "Stoic Shaman" merges traditional oil painting with hand-sewn bead embellishment, creating a layered meditation on resilience and inner strength. The gallery-wrapped presentation honors the artist's vision while the tactile beadwork invites closer contemplation. This piece speaks to those seeking art that anchors them through life's uncertainties—a visual reminder that steadfastness emerges from quiet resolve.

About the Artist

A smiling woman with long red hair and blue eyes wearing a bright turquoise button-up shirt, photographed indoors against a warm-toned decorative background.

Penelope grew up surrounded by the beautiful sand dunes of northern Indiana where she began painting watercolors of the beach at a young age. She studied fine art at the Academy of Art in Chicago. After completing her training, she moved to Arizona and was inspired by the rich beauty of the southwest and its native history.

Penelope translates the ancient imagery into colorful contemporary portrayals of shamans and sentinels. She is "intrigued by the shaman figure depicted in petroglyphs for all it symbolizes: healing, wisdom and the quest for spiritual connection."

Penelope's original oil on canvas paintings display her love of color and texture. The Shamans gowns portray beautiful fabric designs and include interesting elements of texture and often hand-strung bead work.

Penelope welcomes commissions and would be delighted to create an original oil painting tailored to your preferred size and color palette.

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