Shannon Connor Castle, artist, has always been fearless and undaunted in the pursuit of bringing her visions to life in art. Working with techniques, materials, and mediums that are not only perilous but truly intimidating, her creations are truly unique and groundbreaking. A master glass carver and savant, self-taught, in a world of carefully guarded secrets, Shannon has always been inspired by the world just beyond our perceived reality.
Shannon O’Connor Castle is a master glass carver and innovator who began, as a child, sketching idyllic detailed worlds inspired by the intricate and delightful illustrations from her favorite fairy tale books. Her drawings reflected these worlds with a complexity well beyond her years. As a young adult, she had a vision of her drawings coming to life in glass, where dimensional details, and vibrant colors, reflected in light, would allow each piece to move and breathe.
Shannon O’Connor Castle is a visionary and an entirely self taught artist who continues to produce unique works in glass, with newfound processes and techniques.
From Early Commissions to Fine Art Innovation
With no formal education, Shannon immediately launched her career while still in her teens, founding Shannon Studios in Sausalito California, doing commissions and decorative work in glass, both in the studio and on location from San Francisco to San Diego.
After a move to Seattle, she began to develop the techniques that would make her a unique visionary among the world of glass artists, creating water walls, architectural features, and more.
Her aspirations led her to bring her technically daunting pursuits into the realm of fine art.
Reproductions and originals of her work are in private collections from Seattle to San Diego and beyond.
Shannon Castle's Journey to Santa Fe.
While pursuing her artistic visions and developing her unique skill set, Shannon also raised a family: daughter Jessica, and twin sons Nick and Nathan.
In 2005 she married violinist Geoffrey Castle, and in 2020 she realized a personal dream by moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico where she now lives and works, surrounded by her family. Tours of her Turquoise Six Arts compound, gallery, and studio are available upon request.