Shanna Compton somewhere out in the Maine woods, wearing a white knit hate and olive green coat. There is a stream and large evergreen and boulder behind her. She is smiling.

Hello. I’m Shanna.

I’ve moved things around a bit. See the categories below for my latest Poetry, Visual Art, or Book Designs. 

Social media has lost a lot of its appeal for me lately, so I’m mostly sharing chattier stuff over on the blog instead.

My events calendar needs reworking next, and that will include gallery shows, art markets, and readings, starting in June 2024. Check back soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

The cover of (CREATURE SOUNDS FADE) by Shanna Compton, featuring a painting of a wolf in ochre, pink, black, and gray against a pale blue-gray background. The title and author name are styled in semi-opaque black boxes and yellow monospace type, in the manner of Closed Captions, which are a theme.
Poetry
Poetic Materials 3, Blue (2024). Mixed media collage painting with vintage book pages, acrylic, graphite, ink.
Visual Art
The cover design for Midnight Minutes by Victor Rodrîguez Nuñez, translated by Kathryn M. Hedeen. The design and cover art are by Shanna Compton, featuring a large red and pink carnation rising between groups of prickly pear cactus on a dark blue and red background, and hand-lettered title. For Action Books, 2024.
Book Design