Much of my childhood was spent with my nose in books, catching crawdads in the creek, or doodling in my sketchbook. I loved dissecting frogs my dad brought home from school and was captivated by endless hours of National Geographic documentaries. I grew up on stories of my great-grandmother Roxy—her grit and faith as she raised five girls on her own while tending hundreds of chickens and sewing every stitch of clothing. And I still remember the smell of wood shavings in my grandfather’s workshop as he bent over his bench, carving canes by hand.

Those early experiences planted in me an insatiable curiosity, a passion for artistry, and a deep love of learning—gifts that continue to shape my work today.

I went on to study Christian Education and Studio Art at Taylor University and later earned a graduate degree in Applied Theology and Visual Art from Regent College in Vancouver, BC. Both paths deepened my conviction that faith and creativity belong together—that wonder, beauty, and play are essential for forming disciples who delight in God’s story.

Now it’s my joy to design Gospel-centered story kits and heirloom resources that invite children (and the adults who love them) into God’s Big Story of rescue and redemption. Each piece is crafted to spark curiosity, foster imagination, and help families connect with Scripture in meaningful, hands-on ways.

This is the work I love most: creating simple tools that make timeless truths tangible. I hope these resources help you and your children explore God’s Word with wonder, joy, and faith.

Let’s delight in the story together.

Hi, I'm Shannon

I’m so glad you’re here.

The name Yellow Canoe Studio comes from the old, banged-up canoe in my backyard— it's my reminder to slow down, savor God’s beauty, and delight in simple joys.