I'm glad you're here.

I’m Shannon.  I’m a mom of Anna, Winnie, and Henry, and wife to Ben.  

Never (ever!) having taken an art class in school,  I started painting paper banners for my kids’ birthday parties when they were little.  Friends started asking me to paint banners for their kids, or their parents, or their friends.  I tried painting more things: table runners, champagne bottles, bibles.  Everything I painted belonged to a celebration,so when I was trying to decide on what to call myself, this scripture came to me, and Good Cheer Creative was born.

I have told you these things, 

so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble. 

But be of good cheer! 

I have overcome the world.

John 16:33

In May 2023, we got the life-changing news that our 15-year-old daughter had stage III ovarian cancer.  We put everything on hold and focused all of our energy on getting her well.  After a summer of surgeries, chemo, and so many hospital stays, she is in remission.  

After the summer as a way to set aside some time to do something that brings me joy, I signed up for my very first art class.  As I spent time practicing in between classes, the time I was spending painting was helping my healing journey.  I’m not sure how my story will unfold, but I feel the Holy Spirit in my work.  I really hope that the art I’m creating brings the strength, or joy, or reminder of God’s love that you need right now.  

May you be blessed.