Shannon Lane is a UK-based surrealist artist and Resident Artist at the Letchworth Settlement, creating dreamlike oil paintings that explore identity, emotion and the hidden weight of the human mind. Working under the name “Shannon in Dreamland”, her work combines cinematic landscapes with towering skeletal creatures, distorted figures and fragile human subjects to create worlds that feel both unsettling and strangely comforting.
Inspired by personal experiences with mental health, loneliness and self-discovery, Shannon’s paintings often blur the line between fear and tenderness. Her recurring creatures, with elongated limbs, oversized eyes and ghostly forms, act as emotional metaphors rather than monsters, representing anxiety, grief, protection and the inner self. Through soft atmospheric palettes, mist-filled environments and dramatic shifts in scale, she creates scenes that invite viewers to step into quiet, surreal narratives and interpret their own meaning within them.
Much of Shannon’s work is rooted in storytelling and emotional symbolism, and she is open to creating bespoke commission pieces based on people’s own experiences, memories and personal struggles. Alongside her studio practice, she also teaches art workshops and runs “Tipsy Art”, encouraging people of all abilities to reconnect with creativity in an accessible and welcoming way. Her work has built an engaged online audience drawn to the emotional honesty and immersive storytelling behind each piece.
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Original Oil Painting On Canvas – 8 × 10 inches
This is an original 8 × 10 inch oil painting, created by hand in my studio.
The painting is fully dry and professionally varnished, which protects the surface, deepens the colours, and ensures the artwork will last for years to come.
Your artwork will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely. Each painting is wrapped in protective glassine paper, cushioned with sturdy backing, and shipped in a rigid protective mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.
All pieces are packed and shipped with great care, just as I would want an artwork to arrive myself.
Perfect for collectors of original art or anyone wanting a small window into the Dreamland world.
Original Oil Painting – 18 × 24 inches
This is an original 18 × 24 inch oil painting, created by hand in my studio.
The painting is fully dry and professionally varnished, which protects the surface, deepens the colours, and ensures the artwork will last for years to come.
Your artwork will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely. Each painting is wrapped in protective glassine paper, cushioned with sturdy backing, and shipped in a rigid protective mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.
All pieces are packed and shipped with great care, just as I would want an artwork to arrive myself.
Perfect for collectors of original art or anyone wanting a small window into the Dreamland world.
Original Oil Painting – 18 × 24 inches
This is an original 18 × 24 inch oil painting, created by hand in my studio.
The painting is fully dry and professionally varnished, which protects the surface, deepens the colours, and ensures the artwork will last for years to come.
Your artwork will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely. Each painting is wrapped in protective glassine paper, cushioned with sturdy backing, and shipped in a rigid protective mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.
All pieces are packed and shipped with great care, just as I would want an artwork to arrive myself.
Perfect for collectors of original art or anyone wanting a small window into the Dreamland world.