Shannon Leigh’s art is a vibrant blend of the rugged American West and the soulful South. Having lived in places like Eastern Washington, Montana, and Arizona, and spending two decades soaking up the sounds, stories, and rhythms of Tennessee, her work pulses with a unique energy that bridges these worlds. The Southern vernacular—the way stories are told there, full of color and feeling—seeps into her pieces, adding a warm, textured layer to her bold, Western-inspired visuals.

Working primarily in acrylic, Shannon layers sharp, graphic lines with puzzeled patterns and bursts of color that capture the wild spirit and tangled histories of these territories. Her art dives into the mythic tales of the West—from Native American traditions to the iconic cowboy—but with a fresh twist that pulls those stories into today. And woven throughout are echoes of Southern charm and storytelling, giving her work a rhythm that’s equal parts grit and grace.

Her female figures blaze with strength and independence, while her male subjects act as bridges—linking the past with the present in striking, unforgettable ways. Through dynamic profiles and powerful imagery, Shannon breathes new life into the legends of the West, inviting viewers to experience these stories through a lively, fresh lens shaped by the union of Western ruggedness and Southern soul.