Shana Levenson
“I love the ACM panels that Artefex makes. They not only look professional, but using the ACM panel as my substrate allows me to get the fine details in the lace pieces I paint as well as to also allow my brushstrokes to describe form on skin tones without the texture of linen coming through. Artefex panels are also durable and lightweight for the longevity of the paintings I create.” -Shana Levenson
About the Artist
Shana Levenson is a representational painter from Albuquerque, NM. Her passion for the arts led her to pursue a BA in Fashion Design from The University of Texas, in Austin, and after the birth of her children in 2009 and 2010, an MFA in Fine Art Painting from the Academy of Art University, in San Francisco.
Shana’s work focuses on portraiture and the figure. Her inspiration comes from painting people that are important in her life, and her goal is to capture each person’s story in an honest and meaningful way. Shana draws inspiration from her own experiences and uses specific series as a way to illustrate chapters in her life. Her current work incorporates lace dresses along with surrealistic elements to highlight the strength and beauty of women.
Along with a busy painting and exhibition schedule, Shana runs a private art school out of her studio. She currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her kids and husband, artist David Kassan. Shana’s works can be seen in regular exhibitions across the United States and abroad as well as being represented by McLarry Fine Art Gallery in Santa Fe, NM and Stone Sparrow Gallery in New York City.
Shana’s Favorite Artefex Panel
