• Here's my big news!!! My art website has launched! I am so excited for you to go see it and look at my watercolor artwork. It's been a big dream...so big that it wasn't on any goal lists until 2019. Thanks to Spark Your Art by @andreakendall, I began to believe it possible, even with a full time job 6 months out of the year. I still need to pinch myself because it doesn't seem real. Would you please go check it out, tell me what you think? I am already working (really doesn't feel like work) on a new collection for spring. More than one, maybe. If you'd like to be one of the first to know when the new art is released, you should sign up for my newsletter. Thank you for your support and encouragement! So many people have given me the extra nudge to keep striving for this, in spite of my own doubt. If you are one who said, DO IT, then this thanks is for you. #artwebsiteislive #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #watercolorartist #montanalandscapeart #natureinspiredartist #artistgoals2019 #excitingnewstoshare #lovethiscreativelife #artistdreamscometrue #watercolorartwebsite #sparkyourart
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    Here's my big news!!! My art website has launched! I am so excited for you to go see it and look at my watercolor artwork. It's been a big dream...so big that it wasn't on any goal lists until 2019. Thanks to Spark Your Art by @andreakendall, I began to believe it possible, even with a full time job 6 months out of the year. I still need to pinch myself because it doesn't seem real. Would you please go check it out, tell me what you think? I am already working (really doesn't feel like work) on a new collection for spring. More than one, maybe. If you'd like to be one of the first to know when the new art is released, you should sign up for my newsletter. Thank you for your support and encouragement! So many people have given me the extra nudge to keep striving for this, in spite of my own doubt. If you are one who said, DO IT, then this thanks is for you. #artwebsiteislive #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #watercolorartist #montanalandscapeart #natureinspiredartist #artistgoals2019 #excitingnewstoshare #lovethiscreativelife #artistdreamscometrue #watercolorartwebsite #sparkyourart
  • How is it that water can bring calm? I could sit near water all day long. Lake, stream, creek, waterfall or even seashore...it doesn't matter. My favorite days have been spent near or in the water. Laughing, splashing, swimming or just sitting and soaking it all in. If you could be near water today, where would you choose? • • #waterfallinwatercolor #watercolorlandscape #natureinspiredartist #workofartinprogress #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #watercolorpainting
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    How is it that water can bring calm? I could sit near water all day long. Lake, stream, creek, waterfall or even seashore...it doesn't matter. My favorite days have been spent near or in the water. Laughing, splashing, swimming or just sitting and soaking it all in. If you could be near water today, where would you choose? • • #waterfallinwatercolor #watercolorlandscape #natureinspiredartist #workofartinprogress #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #watercolorpainting
  • New artwork going into frames. Framed artwork is hanging on the art studio wall. My biggest challenge will be choosing titles for the new pieces. I am sure it will be time to ask for your help again. You have given me great suggestions in the past so be on the look out for new work here. I have been putting in long hours...my husband is very understanding and I know he misses me. I love this creative life and the amazing man that supports my artist self. #watercolorstudiotoday #framedartworkondisplay #newartworktotitle #paintingsummerinwinter #paintingwarmerseasons #natureinspiredartist #mycreativelife #landscapepaintings #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist
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    New artwork going into frames. Framed artwork is hanging on the art studio wall. My biggest challenge will be choosing titles for the new pieces. I am sure it will be time to ask for your help again. You have given me great suggestions in the past so be on the look out for new work here. I have been putting in long hours...my husband is very understanding and I know he misses me. I love this creative life and the amazing man that supports my artist self. #watercolorstudiotoday #framedartworkondisplay #newartworktotitle #paintingsummerinwinter #paintingwarmerseasons #natureinspiredartist #mycreativelife #landscapepaintings #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist
  • Well, it was such a good thing and now I really do wonder why I put it off until late February. Maybe I should remember that 2019 has turned out to be different than I imagined in my mind. I was supposing that these two months would be my prime art creating time. It didn't work out like that. It's always like that, right? I am remembering to breathe because that's how I stay alive and moving forward. Life is unpredictable. I still press on and my art goals for 2019 are on paper. If you are curious and would like to visit me on the blog, She Must Make Art, I am sharing my ramblings about art goals. Complete with 5 tips for writing your own...and it's easy to translate over to whatever your creative outlet might be. Link in bio. #shemustmakeart #artgoalsmatter #myartgoals2019 #artistthoughts #artistblogger #pressingonasanartist #mycreativelife #watercolorlandscapes #watercolorartist
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    Well, it was such a good thing and now I really do wonder why I put it off until late February. Maybe I should remember that 2019 has turned out to be different than I imagined in my mind. I was supposing that these two months would be my prime art creating time. It didn't work out like that. It's always like that, right? I am remembering to breathe because that's how I stay alive and moving forward. Life is unpredictable. I still press on and my art goals for 2019 are on paper. If you are curious and would like to visit me on the blog, She Must Make Art, I am sharing my ramblings about art goals. Complete with 5 tips for writing your own...and it's easy to translate over to whatever your creative outlet might be. Link in bio. #shemustmakeart #artgoalsmatter #myartgoals2019 #artistthoughts #artistblogger #pressingonasanartist #mycreativelife #watercolorlandscapes #watercolorartist
  • Tomorrow on the blog I am excited to chat about goals. Like 2019 goals even though it's nearly March because that's how life has been rolling lately. I have my list written and posted on the bulletin board in my art room. I am checking over my work and getting it ready to post in the morning. Link is in my bio. #shemustmakeart #artistgoals2019 #artistblogger #artistthoughts #whatdoiwantin2019 #catchingupslowly #christysheelerartist #goalsformakingart #journeysofanartist
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    Tomorrow on the blog I am excited to chat about goals. Like 2019 goals even though it's nearly March because that's how life has been rolling lately. I have my list written and posted on the bulletin board in my art room. I am checking over my work and getting it ready to post in the morning. Link is in my bio. #shemustmakeart #artistgoals2019 #artistblogger #artistthoughts #whatdoiwantin2019 #catchingupslowly #christysheelerartist #goalsformakingart #journeysofanartist
  • Thank you for your comments about whether to crop the paintings in my previous post. I was needing feedback and will post them with mats on Monday. . . It's a tough thing to crop a painting. I have a paper cutter which makes it even more quick. I measure out the desired dimensions and recheck several times. I set it on the wood base, pull up on the handle...take a few deep breaths, ask myself if this is really what I want to do. . . Let's do this! Firm and swift energy through my right arm as I pull the blade down through the watercolor painting. The 300 lb. paper is thick and tougher to cut through without some force. I cannot do this with weak second-guessing or halfway indecision. I have gained courage in this journey. I am stepping out and trusting this will work. . . Today, I won't be in my art room. I am off on an adventure with my favorite guy and we're calling it a date. He's checking out the newly opened Harbor Freight and I am going to soak in his joy over buying more tools. And then we will head on over to Hobby Lobby, followed by TJ Maxx...my stops, of course. Have a great weekend and keep looking for the lovely! . #thoughtsoncroppingart #shemustmakeart #wintershadowsatdaysend #artistthoughts #thepapercuttertakescourage #artreferencephotos #shadowsonsnow #christysheelerartist #shemustmakeart #lookingforthelovely #dressinlayerspeople #warmthoughtsonacoldday #montanaartist
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    Thank you for your comments about whether to crop the paintings in my previous post. I was needing feedback and will post them with mats on Monday. . . It's a tough thing to crop a painting. I have a paper cutter which makes it even more quick. I measure out the desired dimensions and recheck several times. I set it on the wood base, pull up on the handle...take a few deep breaths, ask myself if this is really what I want to do. . . Let's do this! Firm and swift energy through my right arm as I pull the blade down through the watercolor painting. The 300 lb. paper is thick and tougher to cut through without some force. I cannot do this with weak second-guessing or halfway indecision. I have gained courage in this journey. I am stepping out and trusting this will work. . . Today, I won't be in my art room. I am off on an adventure with my favorite guy and we're calling it a date. He's checking out the newly opened Harbor Freight and I am going to soak in his joy over buying more tools. And then we will head on over to Hobby Lobby, followed by TJ Maxx...my stops, of course. Have a great weekend and keep looking for the lovely! . #thoughtsoncroppingart #shemustmakeart #wintershadowsatdaysend #artistthoughts #thepapercuttertakescourage #artreferencephotos #shadowsonsnow #christysheelerartist #shemustmakeart #lookingforthelovely #dressinlayerspeople #warmthoughtsonacoldday #montanaartist
  • Question time. Here are two paintings I am considering cropping and haven't thought about it like this before...full 5 x 7 version or cut into 2 halves? My mind was blown when it occurred to me there might be two smaller paintings in each one. . To crop or not to crop. That is the question. Tell me what you think, please. . #artistdecisions #ineedtosigntheart #cropornottocrop #watercolorlandscape #shemustmakeart #artstudiotoday #opinionswelcomed
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    Question time. Here are two paintings I am considering cropping and haven't thought about it like this before...full 5 x 7 version or cut into 2 halves? My mind was blown when it occurred to me there might be two smaller paintings in each one. . To crop or not to crop. That is the question. Tell me what you think, please. . #artistdecisions #ineedtosigntheart #cropornottocrop #watercolorlandscape #shemustmakeart #artstudiotoday #opinionswelcomed
  • A new blog post on She Must Make Art is coming right up. For anyone curious about my little experiment testing out these three mediums...much fun was had as I played around and learned more. . It all began with wondering how to remedy watercolor paper with sizing problems. Watercolor paper is made with sizing or gelatin. This is how watercolor pigment and water can flow and not just sink into the paper. . If you are still with me here and want to know more, click on the link in my bio. Come hang out and drink a cup of tea with me. See you there! . #shemustmakeart #artistblogger #watercolorartist #ipaintlandscapes #montanaartist #watercolormediums #artsuppliestotryout #christysheelerartist
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    A new blog post on She Must Make Art is coming right up. For anyone curious about my little experiment testing out these three mediums...much fun was had as I played around and learned more. . It all began with wondering how to remedy watercolor paper with sizing problems. Watercolor paper is made with sizing or gelatin. This is how watercolor pigment and water can flow and not just sink into the paper. . If you are still with me here and want to know more, click on the link in my bio. Come hang out and drink a cup of tea with me. See you there! . #shemustmakeart #artistblogger #watercolorartist #ipaintlandscapes #montanaartist #watercolormediums #artsuppliestotryout #christysheelerartist