Shannon Kernaghan

I write, travel and explore, in varying order. Hop aboard and join my journey! Read my weekly column at shannonkernaghan.com

Delighted that my story “Coco Chicken Good Vibration” is in the Funny, Not Funny anthology, launching March 28 at the San Diego Writers Festival: Twenty-five writers. Twenty-five true stories. One extraordinary book! sandiegowritersfestival.com @SDWritersFest #memoir #nonfiction

@bettsvando Haunting and evocative - beautiful!

my dad was a medic in the war. from his old War photos.

Posing with one of my sweet Valentines – may you find love today, two-legged & more ❤️ #ValentinesDay2026 #love #horse @ShanKernaghan

Choose your gift – fruitcake or a clock that ‘strikes chaos’ on the hour? buff.ly/KOHEQRi #canlit #Christmas2025 #funny #WritersLife #writersnetwork @shankernaghan @globeandmail

“Self Portrait: Exploited,” 2025 Acrylic, aerosol & ink on linen canvas When I need help, you’re too busy. But you expect me to rescue you 24/7! #theoutsiders #expressionist #painting #selfportrait #art #womenartists @VanDerPlasG @shankernaghan

“Self Portrait: 67,” 2025 Acrylic, aerosol & ink on canvas sheet Should I wait for her invitation? Nah, 67 that. I deserve better. #theoutsiders #naiveart #expressionist #abstractart #visualart #painting #selfportrait #art @VanDerPlasG @shankernaghan

“Self Portrait: Undervalued,” 2025 Acrylic, spray paint & ink on paper What happened to our ride-or-die relationship? I feel my currency losing value. #naiveart #expressionist #abstractart #visualart #painting #selfportrait #modernart #mixedmedia #art @shankernaghan

“Self Portrait: Combustible,” 2025 Acrylic, spray paint & ink on canvas sheet Did you just give side eye to MY version of the event? Now you’re pissing me off! #primitiveART #artbrut #abstractart #visualart #painting #selfportrait #modernart @vanderplasnyc @shankernaghan

“Carve Me” Acrylic, paper, & metal on canvas Will you be the trick, or the treat? I want a little of both – Happy Halloween, my gorgeous ghouls & goblins! #halloween #spooky #TrickorTreat #mixedmedia #visualart #alteredart #painting #artbrut #naiveart @shankernaghan

“Self Portrait: Witness,” 2025 Acrylic, aerosol & ink on burlap canvas Some things once seen, can never be unseen. I feel burdened by the knowing. #primitiveART #artbrut #visualart #selfportrait #modernart #expressionist #abstractart @VanDerPlasG @shankernaghan

“Self Portrait: Bashful,” 2025 Acrylic, spray paint & ink on canvas How do you do that? What is it about you? I turn shy when you’re around. #theoutsiders #naiveart #expressionist #abstractart #visualart #painting #selfportrait #art @VanDerPlasG @shankernaghan

“Self Portrait: Tactical,” 2025 Acrylic, aerosol & ink on canvas I’ve strategized. I’ve sharpened. Now – it’s launch time. #primitiveART #expressionist #abstractart #visualart #selfportrait #modernart #alteredart @VanDerPlasG @shankernaghan

Thanks to @EdifyEdmonton for publishing ‘All Heart’ in your wonderful mag, to our supportive healthcare pros, & to @coltonponto – your illustration nailed it: buff.ly/IFbkQxv #wellness #healthcare #medical #storytelling #canlit #alberta #nurses @shankernaghan

“Self Portrait: Paranoid,” 2025 Acrylic, aerosol & ink on linen canvas People are tough to read: can you tell who is truly authentic & who isn’t on your side? #naiveart #expressionist #abstractart #visualart #selfportrait #modernart @shankernaghan

“Self Portrait: Outspoken,” 2025 Acrylic, aerosol & ink on canvas Tired of holding back – it’s time to tell it like it is and enter the NO PARACHUTE zone. Wish me luck! #abstractart #visualart #painting #selfportrait #modernart #alteredart @shankernaghan

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“Self Portrait: Hungry,” 2025 Acrylic, spray paint & ink on canvas 50.8 x 40.64 cm. (20 x 16 in.) I’m always hungry. For food, for fun . . . and especially for you! Are you hungry too? Take a bite! #visualart #selfportrait #painting #abstract #coverdesign

“Self Portrait: Vintage,” 2025 Acrylic, spray paint & ink on canvas 50.8 x 40.64 cm. (20 x 16 in.) Whether you’re savoring a person or a sip of wine, vintage equals quality. #visualart #selfportrait #primitiveART @shankernaghan

@EWBStuff Bravo on your exhibit, Eric!❤️

SOLD! It’s always fun when an NFT finds a new home – “Murder in the First” is from my CROW TUTORIAL series! #abstractart #crowart #visualart #mixedmedia #artmagazine #art @VanDerPlasG @youraga @shankernaghan