About Shantelle Vanterpool

Shantelle Vanterpool is a self-taught artist, born in Nova Scotia and now living in Washington, DC. Drawing inspiration from her fashion design background, Shantelle is intrigued by structure versus deconstruction and how reality is perceived through the eyes of others. Her abstract use of bold colors and geometric shapes depict her optimistic point of view. “As awkward as it may appear,” Shantelle states, “I still see beauty.” Asymmetrical lines, circles and a signature yellow "Diddle flower" are commonly repeated in her work. Shantelle describes her bold use of color as “the fabric of my memories.”