No Searching Needed: The Artist is Not Lost!

I am not lost...

I am still here making art!  I know, it's been quite a while and you may be wondering what's going on in my art room.  Well, I have to remind myself that I'm not THAT crucial to the outside world.  Several artists have caught my attention, whether for their style, methods, or subject matter.  I get a lot of inspiration from them on a regular basis.  Their energy is contagious and keeps me fueled up for getting back to my brushes.  It's a bit disheartening when I get attached to following along with fellow artists and then (poof!) they are gone.  It's a cliffhanger or an unsolved mystery.  I want to know that they've continued on and are still creating with vision and passion.  I want to know they didn't give up their art making because life got in the way.

I made my way back to the brushes today! This watercolor on Yupo surface is inspired by an autumn hike. The sun was breaking through from the left side of this little creek. #autumnartwork #watercoloronyupo #inspiredbynature #christysheelerartist #missedmyartroom

A post shared by Christy Sheeler (@christysheeler.artist) on Dec 16, 2016 at 5:50pm PST

There's a tough choice to be made between making the art and managing the social media.  Both take time and there's only so much time in a day.  I have had some incredible art opportunities and I am behind in sharing them with you.  A large art commission came my way and I look forward to bringing it to you here.  That was completed back in November and shipped in early December 2016.

All my references and mixes for current artwork in progress. #watercolorpaint #watercolorinprogress #christysheelerartist

A post shared by Christy Sheeler (@christysheeler.artist) on Nov 2, 2016 at 10:46am PDT

Now, I'm cleaning and rearranging my art room.  I am making plans for art workshops here on location.  My art studio is both relaxing and inspiring and with so many people commenting on it, what better place to teach others about watercolor painting processes?!

While there's a lot of activity in my art room today, it's not the art creating kind. Furniture is rearranged and desk area is relocated now. It's quite a mess! #preppingforclasses. #thecreativelife

A post shared by Christy Sheeler (@christysheeler.artist) on Feb 15, 2017 at 5:15pm PST

With inspiration from the island of Maui, I'm planning a larger artwork for my personal collection.  Working from photos taken on our honeymoon, this artwork will hang in the master bedroom, as the focal point for redesigning that room's decor.

A bit of play to find how I want to paint the foliage in this watercolor of black sand beach on Maui. #blacksandbeach #backtomauisomeday #shemustmakeart #warmerplacesonmymind #christysheelerartist

A post shared by Christy Sheeler (@christysheeler.artist) on Feb 2, 2017 at 11:40am PST

So hang tight and check back soon...I'll be working on the Ivy Ranch Commission progression photos for a new blog post to be shared with you very soon.

I am just in awe at the response to all that I have shared in the past here and in my other social media presences!  It's so exciting to be sharing these experiences globally.

If you are interested in contracting for a private art commission, I am available to work with you!  I have plans to share all the pertinent information here soon.

Thanks for dropping in and be sure to say hello in the comments below!  Feel free to share a tidbit about your current art project!

Christy

-She must make art.