Inheriting her father’s artistic ability and her mother’s eye for design, Shanon

Fouquet’s desire to create was not only inevitable, but was also strongly encouraged from a very young age.  After establishing herself as a promising creative student in high school, Shanon attended Fort Hays State University to pursue her dream of becoming a professional artist.  She graduated from FHSU in 2001 with a BFA in Graphic Design, a passion for  expressing herself in various mediums, and an appreciation for minimalist design.

Shanon uses colorful backgrounds to draw the viewers’ eyes and minds to the simple beauty, promise and wonder of the natural world.  Her works attempt to capture the essence of each living subject in the hope that the viewers will appreciate the every-minute miracles of life, as well as the potential for harmony between the living and the land.

Shanon is an active member of the local arts collective, Chords and Oil, as well as a contributing artist to ReThink Topeka.  Her works have been shown in exhibitions in Hays, Kansas City and Topeka, and the proceeds have been used to benefit such organizations as the Greater Kansas City Humane Society, Smoky Hills Public Television, The Center for Safety and Empowerment and the YWCA.  This will be the third year Shanon has participated in the Aaron Douglas Art Fair.

More of Shanon’s designs, and information about ordering custom work, ranging from personalized invitations to conceptual, framed prints, can be seen at www.fookaDESIGNS.com.  Shanon can also be contacted, or you can become a fan of her work, at www.facebook.com/fookaDESIGNS.