• Transition time. Seasons are changing and we say farewell to summer. Autumn is already giving us the feels in Montana, USA. It's time to prepare ourselves for layering up in our wardrobes. Yardwork, bringing in potted succulents, putting away the patio furniture, and so on. I will admit, I have a few pumpkin scented candles in the cupboard all ready to begin the fall home decor. Another transition for me is the change in my daytime routine. My daily work hours as a nanny have ended until next spring. I have been making home cozy and tidy. My art studio is attached to the back of our home. Once home is more manageable, my mind can relax and focus on artwork. When I do get my daily routine rolling, I will be in the studio by 10 am and housework comes later in the day. Are you preparing for changes in the seasons? Are you in a life season that's about to bring new things? Do you have a way you go about preparing for the changes? #seasonsarechanging #farewelltosummer #autumnisnear #artistthoughts #worksinprogress #newartworkscomingsoon #watercolorartwork #originalartwork #mycreativelife #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #watchforautumndisplays
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    Transition time. Seasons are changing and we say farewell to summer. Autumn is already giving us the feels in Montana, USA. It's time to prepare ourselves for layering up in our wardrobes. Yardwork, bringing in potted succulents, putting away the patio furniture, and so on. I will admit, I have a few pumpkin scented candles in the cupboard all ready to begin the fall home decor. Another transition for me is the change in my daytime routine. My daily work hours as a nanny have ended until next spring. I have been making home cozy and tidy. My art studio is attached to the back of our home. Once home is more manageable, my mind can relax and focus on artwork. When I do get my daily routine rolling, I will be in the studio by 10 am and housework comes later in the day. Are you preparing for changes in the seasons? Are you in a life season that's about to bring new things? Do you have a way you go about preparing for the changes? #seasonsarechanging #farewelltosummer #autumnisnear #artistthoughts #worksinprogress #newartworkscomingsoon #watercolorartwork #originalartwork #mycreativelife #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #watchforautumndisplays
  • Where have I been? What's happening in my creative space? The energy is building for a focus of energy to be put toward the watercolor painting process. . Wrapping up my nanny season soon and taking stock of art supplies and goals for the fall season. Here's a peek at works in progress now. I have a thick stack of smaller artwork waiting for critique and final details. . #artstudioupdate #creativeprocess #watercolorlandcape #originalwatercolorartwork #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #fallwillbebeautiful
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    Where have I been? What's happening in my creative space? The energy is building for a focus of energy to be put toward the watercolor painting process. . Wrapping up my nanny season soon and taking stock of art supplies and goals for the fall season. Here's a peek at works in progress now. I have a thick stack of smaller artwork waiting for critique and final details. . #artstudioupdate #creativeprocess #watercolorlandcape #originalwatercolorartwork #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #fallwillbebeautiful
  • For quite a long time, during a season of my life, I wasn't sure there was anything more to create with my brushes. Surprised? I was so afraid to try again. I didn't want to keep painting in such a realistic and tight style anymore. I wasn't sure what my own style should be and felt like maybe I had used up all my creativity. This is a inspiring graphic I found online, thanks to @findinghomefarms. I printed it and posted it on my studio wall...and I started working to be more disciplined in just showing up. Creating is in itself is so healing and fulfilling. If something worth keeping and hanging on a wall comes from it, all the better. Begin. Find a place to start. Keep showing up. That's how the lovely comes into being tangible. The more I painted, the development of my personal style became more real. The joy in making art is why I keep doing so. I wasn't sure whether this poster was still hanging around my studio but located it within minutes. It's posted on the wall again because some days, I need to stop being busy and start painting. Fall is coming...I am getting my ideas ready for new artworks. Are you giving yourself any pep talk about important things you are putting off? #artistthoughts #artistinspiration #showupandcreate #pickupyourbrush #createdtocreate #morearttocome #shemustmakeart #thinkingaboutmystudio #fallwillbebeautiful #seasonschangingsoon #christysheelerartist
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    For quite a long time, during a season of my life, I wasn't sure there was anything more to create with my brushes. Surprised? I was so afraid to try again. I didn't want to keep painting in such a realistic and tight style anymore. I wasn't sure what my own style should be and felt like maybe I had used up all my creativity. This is a inspiring graphic I found online, thanks to @findinghomefarms. I printed it and posted it on my studio wall...and I started working to be more disciplined in just showing up. Creating is in itself is so healing and fulfilling. If something worth keeping and hanging on a wall comes from it, all the better. Begin. Find a place to start. Keep showing up. That's how the lovely comes into being tangible. The more I painted, the development of my personal style became more real. The joy in making art is why I keep doing so. I wasn't sure whether this poster was still hanging around my studio but located it within minutes. It's posted on the wall again because some days, I need to stop being busy and start painting. Fall is coming...I am getting my ideas ready for new artworks. Are you giving yourself any pep talk about important things you are putting off? #artistthoughts #artistinspiration #showupandcreate #pickupyourbrush #createdtocreate #morearttocome #shemustmakeart #thinkingaboutmystudio #fallwillbebeautiful #seasonschangingsoon #christysheelerartist
  • I am a bit reluctant thinking about fall arriving soon. I am sure my spirit will be ready but I would love to sneak in a bit more summer first. The seasons seem to pass by more quickly than when I was younger. I hope there will be a few more drives with camera in my lap...and more reason to grab my travel art kit. Off to pick up my brush. #shemustmakeart #myhappyplace #falliscoming #summerdaysaresoondone #createdtocreate #watercolorartinprogress #artstudiotoday
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    I am a bit reluctant thinking about fall arriving soon. I am sure my spirit will be ready but I would love to sneak in a bit more summer first. The seasons seem to pass by more quickly than when I was younger. I hope there will be a few more drives with camera in my lap...and more reason to grab my travel art kit. Off to pick up my brush. #shemustmakeart #myhappyplace #falliscoming #summerdaysaresoondone #createdtocreate #watercolorartinprogress #artstudiotoday
  • Happy Saturday! The weekend is here and I am wondering how are you spending it? Me? Coffee and painting time this morning! There's grocery shopping to do later, and laundry never ends. But right now, I am picking up my brush. Later, I will share my 2 favorite brushes right now. Palette by Robax and it's the best thing since sliced bread. Love this palette, although I am still getting familiar with where the pigments are sitting. Center tray is removable and I ordered spare trays. What fun activities do you have planned or or are you spontaneously flying by the seat of your pants? #artstudiotoday #workinprogress #landscapestolove #montanaartist #solitudebyamountainstream #natureinspiresme #mycreativelife #shemustmakeart #palettebyrobax #colormixingisrelaxing #plasticwrapfortexture #saturdaymorningcoffee #pickupyourbrush #bestkindofsaturdaymorning #plannedorspontaneous
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    Happy Saturday! The weekend is here and I am wondering how are you spending it? Me? Coffee and painting time this morning! There's grocery shopping to do later, and laundry never ends. But right now, I am picking up my brush. Later, I will share my 2 favorite brushes right now. Palette by Robax and it's the best thing since sliced bread. Love this palette, although I am still getting familiar with where the pigments are sitting. Center tray is removable and I ordered spare trays. What fun activities do you have planned or or are you spontaneously flying by the seat of your pants? #artstudiotoday #workinprogress #landscapestolove #montanaartist #solitudebyamountainstream #natureinspiresme #mycreativelife #shemustmakeart #palettebyrobax #colormixingisrelaxing #plasticwrapfortexture #saturdaymorningcoffee #pickupyourbrush #bestkindofsaturdaymorning #plannedorspontaneous
  • When that wildflower has been so elusive and it's a great year for wildflowers...here is the globemallow, or wild hollyhock. Why has it been such a challenge to find? Why have I been so driven to keep looking, hoping to see it again? I don't have answers. All I can say is that I am not disappointed at all. It is just as delicate and lovely as I remember. I have been amazed by the variety and abundance of wildflowers in bloom this year. I would suggest taking an afternoon or evening drive. Just wander the backroads for what might be waiting. #roadsidewildflowers #wildhollyhock #summeradventures #takeadrive #natureinspires #lookingforthelovely #solitudeissogood #mycreativelife #whatinspiresme #shemustmakeart
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    When that wildflower has been so elusive and it's a great year for wildflowers...here is the globemallow, or wild hollyhock. Why has it been such a challenge to find? Why have I been so driven to keep looking, hoping to see it again? I don't have answers. All I can say is that I am not disappointed at all. It is just as delicate and lovely as I remember. I have been amazed by the variety and abundance of wildflowers in bloom this year. I would suggest taking an afternoon or evening drive. Just wander the backroads for what might be waiting. #roadsidewildflowers #wildhollyhock #summeradventures #takeadrive #natureinspires #lookingforthelovely #solitudeissogood #mycreativelife #whatinspiresme #shemustmakeart
  • Quick hello and sneak peek at my studio in its need of cleaning. I made some progress this morning and looking forward to a better functioning space! Anyone else in a cleaning mood today? Packing up for the weekend? Are you throwing away the dead flowers? 😳 #artstudiotoday #cleaningupthemess #worsebeforeitgetsbetter #everythinginitsplace #shemustmakeart #myhappyplace
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    Quick hello and sneak peek at my studio in its need of cleaning. I made some progress this morning and looking forward to a better functioning space! Anyone else in a cleaning mood today? Packing up for the weekend? Are you throwing away the dead flowers? 😳 #artstudiotoday #cleaningupthemess #worsebeforeitgetsbetter #everythinginitsplace #shemustmakeart #myhappyplace
  • Do you love opening packages? The excitement of unwrapping layer by layer...well, it brings me so much joy when I package artwork to send off to a new home. I imagine the delight on the buyer's part, and how the unpacking of the artwork is a part of their experience in owning my art. Here's my art preparation once an artwork is purchased: A one-of-a-kind notecard is created with a watercolor warmup, a small piece of original artwork in itself. This is blank inside so it can be sent to a friend. A certificate of authenticity is included that gives all the details of the artwork and transfers ownership to the buyer. A personal note of thank you from me, expresses my thoughts at the support and appreciation for my artwork. A packing slip, receipt of purchase, with all the details of the transaction. All of this is enclosed in a beautiful way with the artwork. Foam board, bubble wrap, heavy duty plastic zip-top bag, are all the layers that go into protecting the artwork as it is placed in the cardboard box. These are the details that I take care of with so much care because this is the send off of this artwork. Just as I took great thought in selecting the materials for creating the artwork, it's an extension of me as a person. Every step reflects me. So, if you should one day decide one of my artworks is a must have for you or someone you love, here's what you can expect in the process...new artwork is waiting to be given final touches and then I will be posting on the website by early fall. #artbuyingexperience #getsomeart #shemustmakeart #artworktobeshipped #artpackagedwithtlc #christysheelerartist #artstudiohappenings #attentiontodetails #howisendoffmyartwork #happydayforunwrappingartwork
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    Do you love opening packages? The excitement of unwrapping layer by layer...well, it brings me so much joy when I package artwork to send off to a new home. I imagine the delight on the buyer's part, and how the unpacking of the artwork is a part of their experience in owning my art. Here's my art preparation once an artwork is purchased: A one-of-a-kind notecard is created with a watercolor warmup, a small piece of original artwork in itself. This is blank inside so it can be sent to a friend. A certificate of authenticity is included that gives all the details of the artwork and transfers ownership to the buyer. A personal note of thank you from me, expresses my thoughts at the support and appreciation for my artwork. A packing slip, receipt of purchase, with all the details of the transaction. All of this is enclosed in a beautiful way with the artwork. Foam board, bubble wrap, heavy duty plastic zip-top bag, are all the layers that go into protecting the artwork as it is placed in the cardboard box. These are the details that I take care of with so much care because this is the send off of this artwork. Just as I took great thought in selecting the materials for creating the artwork, it's an extension of me as a person. Every step reflects me. So, if you should one day decide one of my artworks is a must have for you or someone you love, here's what you can expect in the process...new artwork is waiting to be given final touches and then I will be posting on the website by early fall. #artbuyingexperience #getsomeart #shemustmakeart #artworktobeshipped #artpackagedwithtlc #christysheelerartist #artstudiohappenings #attentiontodetails #howisendoffmyartwork #happydayforunwrappingartwork