• New artwork is now available on my website, link in my bio. Ethereal Expressive is how I describe these watercolor paintings because they were created in a time of needed rest and calm. I guess any ordinary day could stand to have a bit more rest and calm. . Mark making with a brush in my hand, inspiring music playing, a favorite scent of lavender cotton wax in the warmer, and the birds singing outside my window...the art room is my happy place. Excited to share what I have been making with you! . Be sure to check out the new artwork and let me know which is your favorite! . #artstudioupdate #watercolorartist #myhappyplace #newartworkavailable #newartonmywebsite #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #natureinspiredartwork
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    New artwork is now available on my website, link in my bio. Ethereal Expressive is how I describe these watercolor paintings because they were created in a time of needed rest and calm. I guess any ordinary day could stand to have a bit more rest and calm. . Mark making with a brush in my hand, inspiring music playing, a favorite scent of lavender cotton wax in the warmer, and the birds singing outside my window...the art room is my happy place. Excited to share what I have been making with you! . Be sure to check out the new artwork and let me know which is your favorite! . #artstudioupdate #watercolorartist #myhappyplace #newartworkavailable #newartonmywebsite #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #natureinspiredartwork
  • While I have been away from social media for several days, there's been so much going on here! Day job, nannying...and weekend job, art making. I mentioned a few issues with my wrist and neck.; wrist is stronger yet needing some TLC and less time on my phone. My neck is slower at recovering so I need to be patient. . Currently, I have about 8 or 9 works in progress, with two of them being private commissions. One has a more firm deadline and needs to ship by the end of next week. It is SO much harder to paint for a client. I second guess my work more. I will share more about them both once they are in the hands of the clients. . The one I am sharing here is close to completion. (It is not one of the commissions.) I showed it to my husband, my #1 choice for art critiques. He said something about the water or stream...and I said, okay, that tells me what I need to work on...that's a hiking trail. 😆 . I am struggling to decide how much contrast or punch of color I would like this one to have. It is less vibrant, more restful. Taking my time to decide so I don't rush to add more details that I may regret. That fine line in watercolor that I know too well. . Thanks you for following along and I hope you are doing well! . Rainy here today.☔ What's the weather in your neighborhood today? . #artstudioupdate #watercolorartist #artworkinprogress #watercolorpainting #landscapepainting #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #myhappyplace #mycreativelife #artstudiotoday #watercolorartwork #originalartwork #montanaartist
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    While I have been away from social media for several days, there's been so much going on here! Day job, nannying...and weekend job, art making. I mentioned a few issues with my wrist and neck.; wrist is stronger yet needing some TLC and less time on my phone. My neck is slower at recovering so I need to be patient. . Currently, I have about 8 or 9 works in progress, with two of them being private commissions. One has a more firm deadline and needs to ship by the end of next week. It is SO much harder to paint for a client. I second guess my work more. I will share more about them both once they are in the hands of the clients. . The one I am sharing here is close to completion. (It is not one of the commissions.) I showed it to my husband, my #1 choice for art critiques. He said something about the water or stream...and I said, okay, that tells me what I need to work on...that's a hiking trail. 😆 . I am struggling to decide how much contrast or punch of color I would like this one to have. It is less vibrant, more restful. Taking my time to decide so I don't rush to add more details that I may regret. That fine line in watercolor that I know too well. . Thanks you for following along and I hope you are doing well! . Rainy here today.☔ What's the weather in your neighborhood today? . #artstudioupdate #watercolorartist #artworkinprogress #watercolorpainting #landscapepainting #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #myhappyplace #mycreativelife #artstudiotoday #watercolorartwork #originalartwork #montanaartist
  • The binder clips on my palette help me keep track of which pigments I am using in a painting, so I can dip my brush in quickly without pausing to think first...was that cerulean or manganese blue? . New blog posts on She Must Make Art and my website both...links in my bio. . #artprocess #creativeoutlet #christysheelerartist #myhappyplace #myartroom #shemustmakeart
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    The binder clips on my palette help me keep track of which pigments I am using in a painting, so I can dip my brush in quickly without pausing to think first...was that cerulean or manganese blue? . New blog posts on She Must Make Art and my website both...links in my bio. . #artprocess #creativeoutlet #christysheelerartist #myhappyplace #myartroom #shemustmakeart
  • A tease. I am just leaving these close ups here . New artwork is soon to be released on my website. Loose and fresh in the brushstrokes. Stopped sooner and let the paintings be as these show...a bit more bold and unrestrained. . My website is in my bio. Have a quick visit and sign up for my newsletters. That's how to get the inside scoop when new work releases. . These are 5 by 7 in size and smaller...even a few miniatures. Affordable and easy to pop in a frame, display on a side table or shelf! . #shemustmakeart #etherealexpressivecollection #watercolorlandscapes #natureinspiredart #inspiredbynature #creativeoutlet #christysheelerartist #montanaartist #newartworkcomingsoon #artforthehome #homedecor #originalartwork
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    A tease. I am just leaving these close ups here . New artwork is soon to be released on my website. Loose and fresh in the brushstrokes. Stopped sooner and let the paintings be as these show...a bit more bold and unrestrained. . My website is in my bio. Have a quick visit and sign up for my newsletters. That's how to get the inside scoop when new work releases. . These are 5 by 7 in size and smaller...even a few miniatures. Affordable and easy to pop in a frame, display on a side table or shelf! . #shemustmakeart #etherealexpressivecollection #watercolorlandscapes #natureinspiredart #inspiredbynature #creativeoutlet #christysheelerartist #montanaartist #newartworkcomingsoon #artforthehome #homedecor #originalartwork
  • New artwork, private commissions, in progress. One is a gift so I cannot show full view so let's just look at close ups of a small area in each one. A beautiful mess at my work table...stuff everywhere. It seems to not matter how organized I think I am, because 5 minutes later I am searching for another something. . New blog post will be published tomorrow. Link in my bio for She Must Make Art. . #artstudiotoday #artworkinprogress #shemustmakeart #montanaartist #montanacreative #artistsofinstagram #watercolorpainting #myhappyplace #makemoreart #brushmiles #mycreativelife
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    New artwork, private commissions, in progress. One is a gift so I cannot show full view so let's just look at close ups of a small area in each one. A beautiful mess at my work table...stuff everywhere. It seems to not matter how organized I think I am, because 5 minutes later I am searching for another something. . New blog post will be published tomorrow. Link in my bio for She Must Make Art. . #artstudiotoday #artworkinprogress #shemustmakeart #montanaartist #montanacreative #artistsofinstagram #watercolorpainting #myhappyplace #makemoreart #brushmiles #mycreativelife
  • These two original watercolor paintings sold last week and should be arriving at their new home today. Today, I had a day off so it was a productive afternoon in my art room. Two art commissions are in progress. I will share more about them later. . #originalwatercolorartwork #natureinspiredart #montanaartist #artistsofinstagram #artworktoship #buyoriginalartwork #mycreativelife #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #watercolorpainting #myhappyplace #wildflowers #indianpaintbrush #farmlandscape
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    These two original watercolor paintings sold last week and should be arriving at their new home today. Today, I had a day off so it was a productive afternoon in my art room. Two art commissions are in progress. I will share more about them later. . #originalwatercolorartwork #natureinspiredart #montanaartist #artistsofinstagram #artworktoship #buyoriginalartwork #mycreativelife #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #watercolorpainting #myhappyplace #wildflowers #indianpaintbrush #farmlandscape
  • A few days ago, I woke to a new message on my phone. It was from @jawalkertx sending me these photos of Indian Paintbrush Group of Three hanging in its new home. Made my heart happy to see this artwork hanging there, new frame on that beautifully aged wall...talk about character! I enjoy having buyers staying in touch and showing artwork framed on display on the wall. . #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #artforthehome #homedecor #originalwatercolorartwork #natureinspiredartist #inspiredbynature #mycreativelife #watercolorart #artonthewall #wildflowers #indianpaintbrush
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    A few days ago, I woke to a new message on my phone. It was from @jawalkertx sending me these photos of Indian Paintbrush Group of Three hanging in its new home. Made my heart happy to see this artwork hanging there, new frame on that beautifully aged wall...talk about character! I enjoy having buyers staying in touch and showing artwork framed on display on the wall. . #shemustmakeart #christysheelerartist #artforthehome #homedecor #originalwatercolorartwork #natureinspiredartist #inspiredbynature #mycreativelife #watercolorart #artonthewall #wildflowers #indianpaintbrush
  • Life doesn't just go on like nothing else is happening in the world right now. So many hard things to think about. I have been at a loss, really. My word for the year is ponder and that's exactly what I am doing. And praying so much. . As the pandemic hit the US, I was rattled by the impact. The anxiety that hit me with the weight of the situation was powerful. The struggles that happen around me can paralyze me ability to create. It's just how I am wired. . The current struggles that have been here for so long, now building in my own awareness, while I try to keep my anxiety under control...I care deeply. I am listening. I am considering how I can make a difference. I cannot take any of what's happening in our nation lightly. . I have two art commissions in progress, only one I can share on social media right now. I need to find my focus to get back to work. My wrist and neck have been giving me a lot of grief lately. I hope to get art made in spite of it. . I have been quiet here but my mind has been working overtime and my prayers are fervent for God to heal us all and help us with the needed change, knowing we won't live without a broken world on this side of eternity. . Love to you all! -C. . #shemustmakeart #heavyhearted #pondering2020 #artistthoughts #beinghonestfromtheheart #prayersforournation
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    Life doesn't just go on like nothing else is happening in the world right now. So many hard things to think about. I have been at a loss, really. My word for the year is ponder and that's exactly what I am doing. And praying so much. . As the pandemic hit the US, I was rattled by the impact. The anxiety that hit me with the weight of the situation was powerful. The struggles that happen around me can paralyze me ability to create. It's just how I am wired. . The current struggles that have been here for so long, now building in my own awareness, while I try to keep my anxiety under control...I care deeply. I am listening. I am considering how I can make a difference. I cannot take any of what's happening in our nation lightly. . I have two art commissions in progress, only one I can share on social media right now. I need to find my focus to get back to work. My wrist and neck have been giving me a lot of grief lately. I hope to get art made in spite of it. . I have been quiet here but my mind has been working overtime and my prayers are fervent for God to heal us all and help us with the needed change, knowing we won't live without a broken world on this side of eternity. . Love to you all! -C. . #shemustmakeart #heavyhearted #pondering2020 #artistthoughts #beinghonestfromtheheart #prayersforournation