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!