Meet Shauna Madsen

With over 40 years of artistic exploration, Shauna Madsen is a passionate artist based in Edmonton, Alberta.


Her work spans from lively murals that enhance local spaces to heartfelt pet portraits that celebrate the unique spirit of our furry friends.


Shauna’s creations, including handcrafted pet urns, pet sculptures and memory stones, reflect her deep love for animals and nature.


Each piece is crafted with care, capturing not just likeness but the essence of the beloved pets they honour.

Happiness

After three decades helping small businesses with branding and planning, Shauna took a daring leap in 2022 — turning her full focus to her art studio. Since then, she’s authored and published her debut book,

The Wealthy Peasant expanded her collection of memorial art and showcased her work in exhibitions throughout Alberta. Today, her art finds homes and touches hearts across the globe.


Whether wielding a paintbrush, shaping clay, or crafting meaningful words, Shauna’s creations celebrate connection, memory, and the joy of honouring the lives we cherish with our beloved animals.



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💖 Kind Words from Clients

At the heart of everything I do is a deep passion for helping people thrive—whether that was in their business, their creative pursuits, or preserving a memory through art. Here’s what some of my incredible clients have to say:


🎨 Artistic Talent & Memorial Artwork


"Shauna's creativity is limitless, always able to produce my vision with her own blend of creativity - a masterpiece each and every time.  She understood the importance of various cultural symbols and masterfully interwove them into each design."

 — S. Cunningham, Metis Settlements General Council


"Shauna painted our cat Zeus and it’s like she captured his soul." — Sanja Johnson


"Shauna’s attention to detail is breathtaking. You can’t tell where the photo ends and the painting begins." — Miranda Solomon


Losing a pet feels like losing a part of the family. Shauna did an amazing job capturing the spirit of our dog, Coco, and creating a clay tribute that keeps her memory alive. She thoughtfully incorporated Coco's ashes, and now we have a beautiful reminder of her on our mantle. Shauna, we're incredibly grateful for your creation—it's brought us a lot of comfort during this difficult time.

— J. Breen


Shauna has captured the essence of Spencer such that he appears to not only three dimensional, but his eyes seem to follow the observer. Giving Shauna full ‘artistic license’ was a wise choice. Linda and I could not be happier with the outcome. We will certainly commission further works over time. Gracious thanks from us both.  — Colin Bishop

"Shauna transformed our backyard into a Tuscany haven with a 16-foot custom mural. It exceeded all expectations." — Darla Zuk

"We gave her full creative license—and the result became the centrepiece of our home." — Chris Bracuk

These kind words mean the world to me. I'm honoured to be part of each client's journey—and I’d be thrilled to be part of yours, too.

Get My Book

The Wealthy Peasant

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A woman in a hat is sitting next to a dog on the cover of a book.

FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • What if our family wants to keep some ashes and spread the rest?

    We can create a small urn or sculpt a memory stone, adding as many ashes as you want. 

  • We have several of our pet’s cremains still in the boxes. Can you create something that includes them all and still personalize the piece?

    We sure can. During our consultation call, we will discuss all the details and offer solutions that work for you, your family and your lifestyle. 

  • Do you paint portraits of people, too?

    Yes, one of our favourite projects is painting pets and their owners together. 

  • Do you have sculptures of animals in stock to purchase?

    We are working on a limited-edition collection of sculptures that will be available in early 2024. If you’d like to see the collection early, please sign up for our “Maker’s Journey” newsletter. If you’re interested in a specific animal, email us and tell us about the animal or animals you would love to have as a sculpture, and we will contact you.

  • Do you paint wild animals and birds?

    We certainly do. For example, if you’ve travelled and captured photos of your favourite places and animals, we can combine your favourites into a masterpiece at any size. We also paint garden art pieces if you’d like a herd of elephants on your fence. Our outdoor art is created in the studio, and sealed with a UV-resistant varnish to maintain the art and colours year-round. 

  • What if I don’t like what I ordered?

    We love what we do and want you too as well, and (knock on wood) have been very successful in making our customers happy.  We still have to address this issue upfront for clarity.


    We may be able to make minor changes to the custom work we do, and happy to do so (or try our best)  if you aren't happy.  


    If you order a painting and you aren't happy with it, you may return it within 7 days for an exchange, and refunds may be offered, depending on the situation.  Deposits are non-refundable. Communication is key when it comes to custom work, so let's talk.  Do you have a vision? Colour preference? Style?  :)


    Memory Stones can not be altered once they are sculpted or poured, but we can change the colour of the stone and reseal it. :)

  • Can the urns and sculptures go outside?

    That depends on the type of materials we use. When you place your order, we will ask where you plan to place the finished piece. Outdoor urns and memory stones are finished with a weather and UV-resistant varnish. 


    We use a specific clay for sculptures that are destined for the garden. They are cured for several days and kiln-fired before finishing. This is an important factor when ordering a sculpture. 

  • Do you create urns for people’s ashes?

    Yes, we do fulfil requests for personalized urns for human family members, memory stones, and hand-sculpted garden décor, and if your loved one had a favourite holiday destination, we can paint the landscape and add ashes to the painting as an option.