Bayberry Lanning Shah grew up in Murray, KY, a college town where her father was a professor. Bayberry excelled in art and music classes in high school, winning the Juror's award in a regional art competition for her original painting.

Despite her promise as an artist, she accepted a full scholarship in Music Performance at Miami University in Ohio. There she played in the symphony on bassoon but always found time to do art projects in her spare time.

While living in New York after obtaining her Master's Degree in International Marketing, Bayberry became active in local art groups. She produced original prints, silk scarves and jewelry for local boutiques and craft fairs.

Upon moving back to Kentucky, the horse racing scene of Churchill Downs inspired her to paint a horse in the paddock, beneath the legendary twin spires. This reignited her love of painting and she has been actively expanding her portfolio ever since.

Bayberry currently lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband Atique and cat Mila.

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