Port Stanley Villager October 2025

LOCAL ARTIST PROFILE

Shawn De Neire by Peri Hayes Lakeside village-based artist, Shawn De Neire, introduces his creative roots: “As a child, my love for Disney, Hanna-Barbera and Popeye drew me toward animation. Knowing how to draw was a prerequisite to enter that field. I have no formal training and have been blessed with ‘God given talent’, as some say.” Shawn’s media of choice are acrylic on canvas, watercolour on canvas and 140 lb cold press. Admittedly, there is no particular time of day during which he prefers to create. Referring to his work, Shawn positively highlights, “It just comes to me when it’s ready.” As demonstrated through Shawn’s work, this dedicated artist is deeply inspired by wildlife. His paintings reflect his love of animals and nature. Shawn shares, “My inspiration for painting wildlife comes from two things: my fur baby, Piper, and her unconditional love; the fact I am an emotional person. Animals are no different than humans. They have a soul, emotions and personality. I get all of that instantly through the paintbrush.” Shawn values each of his paintings, both small and large, voicing, “The same passion and emotion is painted on the canvas every time.” Shawn participated in the recent return of the Elgin County Studio Tour, an event held on September 27th and 28th in celebration of local artists. The weekend facilitated opportunities to explore the featured artists’ individualistic creative process in their respective studio space. Vocal about the significance of recognizing local art, Shawn earnestly offers, “Celebrating local art is so important for any community, especially in today’s society where it seems ‘they’ MEDIA GROUP 240 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6K 2G7 1 866 993-0600 drmg.com IRECT ESPONSE EDIA ROUP Road, Oakville, ON L6K 2G7 00 drmg.com DIRECT RESPONSE AD SAVE

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