I'm Shawn,

With a degree in graphic design from Humboldt State, my career in art started by designing logos out of college, met my wife, and started the restaurant Casa Blanca in Eureka. 

After 10 years, we called it quits and in 2006, my wife Maggie, daughter Grayce and son Griffin and I moved back to my hometown of Ferndale. I started painting full-time, and found a storefront to feature my work. I call it Redeye Laboratories.

I mainly work in oils, but also find acrylic to be fun as well. I have always worked with pen and ink which translates well to apparel designs I also feature in my gallery.  Not only inspired by my deep appreciation for the ocean and surfing, my work also infuses visions of my inner world which I try to translate through my work.  

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.