About the artist
Shannon Snelgrove is a Portland-based illustrator whose work blends the visual heritage of sport with the tactile traditions of analog textile arts. With a background in sports product design, she brings a deep appreciation for merchandise as both storytelling and craft, creating pieces that feel as intentional as they are wearable.
Rooted in process, Shannon gravitates toward analog-inspired graphics and techniques, often drawing from traditional quilt motifs and textile patterns to build layered, meaningful designs. Her creative perspective is shaped by the dedication of athletes, the influence of artists like Lisa Congdon, and the vibrant arts culture of Portland Art Museum.
Deeply connected to Portland, Shannon finds inspiration in the city’s uniquely creative, niche business scene, an ecosystem that encourages experimentation, individuality, and craft-driven work.
poster
Shannon Snelgrove’s poster brings her love of textile traditions to life through a bold, quilt-inspired composition that feels both nostalgic and distinctly modern. Built on a checkerboard grid reminiscent of classic quilting patterns, the design stitches together iconic symbols of Portland, from evergreens and Mount Hood to a rose and a soccer ball, each square acting like a patch in a larger visual story.
Scarf
Shannon’s scarf draws directly from the intersection of traditional quilt-making and Portland’s unmistakable personality. Inspired by classic textile motifs, her designs reimagine these time-honored patterns through a modern, sport-driven lens, resulting in pieces that feel both nostalgic and fresh.
Leaning into analog processes and handcrafted aesthetics, she builds visual stories that reflect repetition, rhythm, and dedication, qualities she admires in athletes and mirrors in her own creative practice. The outcome is a collection that feels quintessentially Portland: playful, unexpected, and rooted in craft.
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