I’m a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a career that blends fine art, custom commissions, and creative problem-solving for clients who want work that stands out and connects. Over the years, I’ve created everything from highly detailed pet portraits and large-scale moss art installations to satirical political paintings and memorial sculptures. My work has found homes with private collectors, business owners, and public audiences, and has been featured in charitable auctions, exhibitions, and permanent installations. One of my most memorable moments was when my painting Elbows Up sold for $50,000 at auction, raising funds for Easter Seals. I’ve also run limited-edition print drops, each accompanied by professional branding, story cards, and certificates of authenticity to create a full collector experience. My moss art and sculpture work have been commissioned by businesses to bring life, texture, and meaning to their spaces, while my pet portraits, often incorporating personal narratives, capture the heart of my clients’ stories. I bring a strong entrepreneurial background to every project. Having owned a flower shop, an art gallery, and a mobile custom framing business, I understand the importance of balancing creativity with strategy, timelines, and client goals. I’m skilled in concept development, design execution, and brand storytelling, and I collaborate closely with clients to deliver art that not only meets the brief but elevates it. Whether you need a statement piece, a creative concept brought to life, or a design that tells a compelling story, I combine artistry with professional service to make it happen.

Shauna Madsen

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I’m a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a career that blends fine art, custom commissions, and creative problem-solving for clients who want work that stands out and connects. Over the years, I’ve created everything from highly detailed pet portraits and large-scale moss art installations to satirical political paintings and memorial sculptures. My work has found homes with private collectors, business owners, and public audiences, and has been featured in charitable auctions, exhibitions, and permanent installations. One of my most memorable moments was when my painting Elbows Up sold for $50,000 at auction, raising funds for Easter Seals. I’ve also run limited-edition print drops, each accompanied by professional branding, story cards, and certificates of authenticity to create a full collector experience. My moss art and sculpture work have been commissioned by businesses to bring life, texture, and meaning to their spaces, while my pet portraits, often incorporating personal narratives, capture the heart of my clients’ stories. I bring a strong entrepreneurial background to every project. Having owned a flower shop, an art gallery, and a mobile custom framing business, I understand the importance of balancing creativity with strategy, timelines, and client goals. I’m skilled in concept development, design execution, and brand storytelling, and I collaborate closely with clients to deliver art that not only meets the brief but elevates it. Whether you need a statement piece, a creative concept brought to life, or a design that tells a compelling story, I combine artistry with professional service to make it happen.

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I’m a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a career that blends fine art, custom commissions, and creative problem-solving for clients who want work that stands out and connects. Over the years, I’ve created everything from highly detailed pet portraits and large-scale moss art installations to satirical political paintings and memorial sculptures.

My work has found homes with private collectors, business owners, and public audiences, and has been featured in charitable auctions, exhibitions, and permanent installations.

One of my most memorable moments was when my painting Elbows Up sold for $50,000 at auction, raising funds for Easter Seals. I’ve also run limited-edition print drops, each accompanied by professional branding, story cards, and certificates of authenticity to create a full collector experience.

My moss art and sculpture work have been commissioned by businesses to bring life, texture, and meaning to their spaces, while my pet portraits, often incorporating personal narratives, capture the heart of my clients’ stories.

I bring a strong entrepreneurial background to every project. Having owned a flower shop, an art gallery, and a mobile custom framing business, I understand the importance of balancing creativity with strategy, timelines, and client goals.

I’m skilled in concept development, design execution, and brand storytelling, and I collaborate closely with clients to deliver art that not only meets the brief but elevates it.

Whether you need a statement piece, a creative concept brought to life, or a design that tells a compelling story, I combine artistry with professional service to make it happen.

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Permanent Exhibiting Artist at Bountiful Farmers’ Market, Edmonton, AB
January 1, 2023 - Present
Engage with collectors and art lovers year-round through a permanent artist booth, exhibiting artwork including politically charged paintings that spark dialogue on sovereignty, democracy, and cultural identity.
Founder and Curator at Madsen Studios
December 31, 2010 - August 13, 2025
Founded and curated an artist-owned gallery representing 55 artists across Western Canada from 2005 to 2010, promoting and supporting artists within the regional creative community.

Education

Portrait Sculpting at Ryan Kurylo, Edmonton, AB
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
Mould Making & Casting in Silicone and Polyurethane at Self Study
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
Drawing, Painting & Sculpting at SVSLearn.com, BoldSchool.com (Self-Study)
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
Video Production & Editing at Modern Muse, Edmonton, AB
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
Creative Non-Fiction Writing at Myrna Kostash
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
Communications & Creative Writing at NAIT
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
Photoshop BootCamp at Vancouver, BC
November 30, 0002 - August 13, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Suite Workshops & Self Study
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Government, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet
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