About the Artist
Shae Reardon is an oil painter born and based in Southern California. As long as she remembers she has been fascinated with the outdoors. Her family spent the majority of their time camping all around the United States, creating a strong sense of adventure. Her artist mother shared her love for creating and this influenced Shae’s career path immensely. Shae began refining a distinctive style while attending Cal State San Marcos as an art student, and has since built an impressive body of work. She attained a Bachelor’s of Fine Art in 2022.
Shae draws inspiration from the captivating natural world that surrounds her. Exploring the diverse landscapes of California, she gathers ideas and references to incorporate into her artistic endeavors. Shae's fascination extends beyond the scenery itself; she is particularly intrigued by the intricate details of plant life observed up close. Her artistic process involves intimately examining her subjects under the presence of sunlight, capturing the essence of their organic forms, textures and colors. With deliberate brushstrokes and a keen eye for composition, Shae layers the colors, blending shades to capture the life of the California flora. As she works, she infuses her own artistic interpretation, adding depth, contrast, and emphasized color. By presenting these small flowers and plants on a larger scale, she offers viewers a visually striking display of vibrant hues. She holds a special interest in California’s desert scenery and wildlife.
Her creations have been showcased in numerous art exhibitions and have found their way into private collections. She received the Best in Painting award in the juried show New Western Talent 2023 by Western Gallery. Shae also received 1st place in Gallery 4Percent’s Floral & Botanical juried show. She’s a member of American Women Artists and the Borrego Art Institute.
Current / Upcoming Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
Nov 2nd-29th 2024 12th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo, Joshua Tree CA
Oct 5th-Nov 3rd 2024 The Art of Flora & Fauna, Borrego Art Institute, San Diego CA
Aug 24th 3-9pm El Segundo Art Walk, El Segundo CA
May 10th-27th May Flowers Art Show, Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach CA
Apr 5th-May 2nd 2024 Art of the Flower Juried Exhibition, Medford Arts Center, Medford NJ
Mar 7th-31st 2024 Women in Art, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach CA
Jan 13th 2024 Field Day Festival, Cota Vera, San Diego CA
Nov 1st-29th 2023 Gallery 4Percent Floral & Botanical Juried Show - Awarded 1st Prize
Nov 2nd-26th 2023 11th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo, Joshua Tree CA
Oct 7th-29th 2023 Flora, Fauna & Earth’s Elements, Borrego Art Institute, San Diego CA
2023 New Western Talent, Western Gallery, Austin TX - Awarded Best in Painting
Dec 1st- Jan 20th 2023 Breaking Imaginations, Cal State Arts Gallery, San Marcos CA
Oct 1st-31st 2023 Staircase Exhibition, Kellogg Library, San Diego CA
Aug 15th 2022 Chapter 4, Queen Bees, North Park CA
July 7th 2021 Mystery Collective, Queen Bees, North Park CA
