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Shane Townley (Artist / Director / Film Maker)

Townley graduated with a commercial design degree in 1995. He then moved to New York to work in the advertising world as a commercial artist. It wouldn’t be until 2004 that Townley leaves New York and the commercial world. In search of more of a fine art career, he returns to the sunny weather of the west coast he was so familiar with as a child. He opened his first gallery in San Clemente in 2004 and 2 years later a second gallery and then a third gallery in Laguna Beach.

“Every painting has a history and a story behind it.” Townley, travels the world capturing images of his different journeys, cultures and people. Known for his contemporary style, thick texture and mixed media, sometimes object found style. His subjects are in the landscapes, figurative, abstract and seascape. Signature: Always signed on the back only sometimes on the front and always dated as well as the place it was created.

In the summer of 2013 Townley started production of a documentary called "Art World" by his production company "Opinions Productions". This film outlines the business side of an artists career with opinions from Gallery owners, artists, art directors, and art collectors. From New York City to San Diego to Laguna Beach and following up the film in Art Basel Miami, it was completed in 2014 and will be submitted to film festivals around the U.S.

Currently, Townley is an internationally renowned artist. His work can be found in private and corporate collections worldwide. Townley has exhibited in shows in New York, Miami, Beverly Hills, San Diego, Las Vegas and Scottsdale with connections to galleries in Venice, Italy and Barcelona, Spain.

Townley is the founder of Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art and the Townley Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA. He recently purchased DeBilzan Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA from the artist and still represents his work till this day. All of Townley’s work is original, one of a kind works of art and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity showing the current value of each work.

​Townley’s work is an investment constantly increasing in value, In 2014 price ranges are expected to be in the $5,000 - $20,000 price range. Depending on size of the works.