The 2010 Aaron Douglas Art Fair Committee has announced this year’s featured artist, Shanon Fouquet.

Inheriting her father’s artistic ability and her mother’s eye for design, Shanon’s desire to create was not only inevitable, but also strongly encouraged from a very young age. After establishing herself as a promising creative student in high school, Shanon attended Fort Hays State University to pursue her dream of becoming a professional artist.  She graduated from FHSU in 2001 with a BFA in Graphic Design, a passion for expressing herself in various mediums and an appreciation for minimalist design.

Shanon uses colorful backgrounds to draw the viewers’ eyes and minds to the simple beauty, promise and wonder of the natural world.  Her works attempt to capture the essence of each living subject in the hope that the viewers will appreciate the every-minute miracles of life, as well as the potential for harmony between the living and the land.

Her works have been shown in exhibitions in Hays, Kansas City and Topeka, and the proceeds have been used to benefit such organizations as the Greater Kansas City Humane Society, Smoky Hills Public Television, The Topeka Battered Women’s Shelter and the YWCA.  Shanon is also involved in local art communities such as Chords & Oil and ReThink Topeka.

More of her designs and information about Shanon’s custom work, ranging from personalized invitations to conceptual, framed prints, can be seen at www.fookaDESIGNS.com or become a fan of her work at www.facebook.com/fookaDESIGNS.

At 10:30am on Thursday May 6th, 2010 at the Aaron Douglas Art Park (12th & Lane) in Topeka, the committee will unveil a series of Fouquet’s original designs which were chosen as the featured art for the 2010 Aaron Douglas Art Fair.

The 5th Annual Aaron Douglas Art fair will be held on Sept. 25th from 10am to 5pm.

The fair committee is currently looking for exhibitors. If you’re interested, visit their website www.aarondouglasartfair.com. The artist entry deadline is August 27, 2010.

The 5th Annual Aaron Douglas Art Fair will showcase diverse and emerging artists from Topeka and the surrounding region. The day long fair will also feature entertainment, food and children’s activities.

[text courtesy Aaron Douglas Art Fair | images courtesy ADAF/Shanon Fouquet | May 2010]