Paul Shampine

Paul Shampine transitioned from a successful finance career to the creative arts, inspired by his great-great-grandfather, sculptor Charles Shampine, and his family's rich artistic heritage. With his father a design engineer, his mother a painter, and his uncle a commercial illustrator, Paul's lineage and innate passion led him to explore various materials and master techniques under renowned artists like the Bubacco Brothers, Venice, Italy. Shampine's award-winning art blurs the lines between two and three dimensions, emphasizing dynamic, flowing forms that engage the environment and viewer. His sculptures blend traditional methods with contemporary aesthetics, often reflecting nature's organic shapes. Paul's art journey honors his family's legacy and contributes to the modern art world, resonating with emotional depth and creative innovation.