Born and raised in Salt Lake City,�Shanon Lake�is the artist behind�Oopstastic!�a creative practice built on the belief that�”broken” is the door to opportunity. Driven by a desire to help others, Shanon creates functional art designed for everyone, featuring a “rule-breaking” mix of rugged industrial themes and delicate textures that appeal to both men and women. Guided by her motto,�”I work with what I have and I make what I have work,”�Shanon refuses to follow conventional rules. She expertly blends oil and acrylic paints, alcohol inks, and mica powders across diverse mediums including wood, glass, epoxy, and metal. From hand-carved branch owls to witty “faux-metal” welding tributes, her process is fueled by curiosity and a mission to breathe new life into discarded items. Shanon proves that with an imaginative eye, any piece can be transformed�from “Oops” to Fantastic!