She got her first set of oil paints when she was 18 and received an art degree from (Southwest) Texas State University. Shea started painting regularly a few years ago–jump-starting the journey with a plein air class led by Maren Phillips. She just wanted to be a better painter and that is still her primary goal and focus. She likes to travel around San Antonio and the Hill Country, stopping anywhere she feels pulled by a moment, or a shadow, or a stoplight. She is also available for commissions if you have a favorite street corner, house, restaurant, bar or the like, please consider allowing her to paint it for you!