Shawn grew up in Olympia, WA and Seattle, WA and attended the University of Washington. His love of art, design, and languages led him to Tokyo, Japan for 10 years, where he became fascinated by the Asian aesthetic and inspired to learn more about costuming and makeup. He returned to Seattle, WA and has been involved in the local theatrical entertainment industry and has done special makeup effects in films since 2010.
Shawn specializes in costuming, set design, and special makeup effects including airbrushing and prosthetics. He also teaches classes in special makeup effects, acting, and set design.