The “who” and the “why”

The Inner Orchard has always been my refuge from the everyday world.  Like the Sacred Groves of the ancient Druids, it has been a place of retreat from the mundane, where I seek connection with the spirits of root and sky.  The Orchard has been sown with the seeds of a million half forgotten inspirations, and allowed to grow wild from neglect while I tried to focus on the day-to-day grind.

No more! – The time has come to wander those nearly forgotten paths, and to see what fruit these strange trees will yield.

My name is Shaun Paul, and I began my artistic journey with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from the University of Texas at Arlington, with a focus on Ceramic Sculpture and Painting.  Since then, I’ve wandered through a number of professions, learning new skills and media along the way.

While presently working primarily in wood, I consider myself a mixed media artist.  My experience with Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, and Photography, as well as my interests in mythology and folklore have made a significant impact on both my style, and subject matter.  Lately, in addition to my sculptural work, I have been making inroads into the realm of Deep Sky Astrophotography, and more and more the wonders of the cosmos have been finding their way into my work.

So welcome to the Inner Orchard!  Please free to visit my Gallery page or head on over to my Artists Blog where I go into greater detail about the how’s and why’s of my various projects.  If you are interested in purchasing any of my work, please check out my Shop on Etsy, and contact me here if you are interested in commissioned artwork.