Hi, I'm Shannon Marone

ARTIST  |  HERBALIST  |  ART THERAPIST  |  FOUNDER OF BROWNBEAR + OWL

 

I have been working in the field of art therapy and counseling for over ten years. I started my private practice in 2018 after working in various mental health agencies and non profits. I gave countless hours to these organizations only to find myself burnt out, exhausted and unhappy trying to complete a list of never ending tasks while trying to help people who’s treatment was being dictated by insurance plans and profit margins. I left this world to pursue my dream of helping others find deeper connection and meaning in life through art-making and reconnection with nature, which also gave me permission to do the same. 

 

Art has always been a large part of my heart and who I am. At a young age I found that art was a way I could express myself freely. It served as a way to communicate when words failed. For me, art reaches a newfound depth that words can only touch the surface of. Art comes from the same depths as dreams and visions. It is a place of magic and self expression. Within my own art, I find I can weave together the light and dark places of this world. The canvas becomes a home for the deep emotions I carry within, where I can truly appreciate their beauty. It’s from my own knowing that I share the power of art with others.

 

Nature has aways been my other love in life. Being outside, exploring new lands, getting lost in the forest, encountering wildlife — this is when I feel most like myself. I have always dreamed of incorporating nature’s healing into my practice. In the depths of the pandemic, I decided to become an Herbalist, and am now in my third year of study at Twin Star’s School of Herbal & Energetic Studies. I have since become a Certified Flower Essence Therapy Practitioner and have started my own herbal wellness product line, Potions for Emotions. 

 

When I’m not holding space for others, I love spending time with my animal companions, which include my budgie Winterberry, two hedgehogs Pineapple & Peppa, and two African dwarf frogs Chaga & Enoki.

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