~GALLERY~

D. Zoë Shutka is a native of the Sewickley area and has created Art for most of her life. Although she attended classes at the Carnegie Museum in Oakland, taken Art instruction throughout her education and visited Sweetwater for art instruction, she is a self-taught artist.  Now residing in Glenwillard, she owns D.ZIGNZ Studio & Gallery, which she opened in 1986.  This business has provided Fine Art and Commercial Designing for over 29 years. Zoë exhibits her work regionally and in Southwest Florida. Her art is in many private collections both in the Pittsburgh, surrounding regions & Southwest Florida area. She is a member of the West Hills Art League since 1989, and served on the board as Membership officer.  Zoë has also been a member of the Beaver Valley Artists for over 15 years, as well.

  In Southwest Florida, she is a member of the Art League of Bonita Springs and the Southwest Florida Pastel Society. She exhibits her Fine Art and Handmade jewelry at many different venues and instructs art in the Southwest Florida vicinity in the winter season. She has also been a judge in local art events in Florida.   

 

Zoë has been teaching for over twenty years and specializes in children’s education and adult group classes. She currently offers private art instruction to student’s age 3 years through adult at her Gallery in Sewickley or in the privacy of the student’s home. Zoe enjoys teaching adult groups from beginner to experienced levels as well.  She has taught at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, both Adult and Childrens classes and camps over a number of years.  She has taught classes at Robin Hill Park sponsored by Moon Parks and Recreation. Her outreach programs have included Senior citizens groups and handicapped students. Instructing the Art Enrichment Program at the Glen Montessori School and teaching at private educational institutions have also been a part of her experience as an art instructor. The inspiration of teaching others that Art can be a creative  outlet for emotional and mental well-being is very rewarding. This has brought Zoe great fulfillment in her own career.      

 

 

“I enjoy the challenges of creating for so many clients with various needs.  Art is so diverse; everyone has their own individual taste & feelings about what they like..

Through sharing the gift of art with others, I am inspired in my own endeavors.”

 

“Throughout my career, I have had many interests that have helped my artistic development.  Intrigued by new discoveries, I have experimented with different techniques in many mediums. Therefore, my art is always changing with fresh ideas. I am inspired by the world around me and the people in it!... and it reflects in my work.”

 

 

D. Zoë Shutka

(724)777-5957

559 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA  15143