Atwell, Perth

classes: Woodworking • Painting • Drawing

5.0 (4)

Women-owned

Hi, I’m Shahnaz, the artist behind Art by Shahnaz.

Art has been part of my life for over 10 years. My passion started with portrait drawing, where I became fascinated by how simple lines and shadows can capture a person’s emotion and character. Over time, this passion grew into both a professional art practice and teaching journey.

I work across several mediums including charcoal portrait drawing, wood burning (pyrography), oil painting and mural art. Portraits remain my favourite subject because they allow me to tell a story and capture the personality of a person through art.

Over the years I have run creative workshops in different locations across Western Australia including Perth, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Pinjarra. Each workshop is kept small (usually around 10 students) so that everyone receives personal guidance and support during the creative process.

Teaching is something I truly enjoy. Many people arrive at my classes thinking they are not artistic, but by the end of the workshop they leave with a finished artwork and a completely different level of confidence in their creativity. Seeing that transformation is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.

My workshops are designed to be relaxed, welcoming and beginner-friendly. I guide students step-by-step while encouraging them to explore their own creative style. Whether it’s learning the calming technique of wood burning or discovering the power of charcoal portrait drawing, my goal is to make art accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Through Art by Shahnaz, I hope to share my love of art, inspire creativity, and give people a memorable hands-on experience they can be proud

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