Shelby Williams

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“Remember that no one loses any other life than

“Remember that no one loses any other life than the one they now live, nor does one live any other life than that which
They will lose.”
-Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
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👻🍂 After painting close to a dozen bright colorful ghost paintings, I had to throw in one in a new style. I love it!
Can’t wait to share the rest of the 2021 collection! 🖤🎃
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#spooktember #halloweenart #macabreart #oilpainting #swsfeature #popsurrealism #oddity #hifructose #newcontemporaryart #jackolanterns #pumpkineverything #scarecrow #dfwartist #skeletonart #halloweendecor #vintagehalloween #creepycute #🎃 #worldofartists #curiosity #autumnvibes #autumnart #spookyseason👻 #spookyart #ghostart #halloweendecorations

🌲🌿🍄💧Some #artinspiration from my refer

🌲🌿🍄💧Some #artinspiration from my reference folder!
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#showusnature #aseasonalshift #greenlovers #folkscenery #fairycore
#curated_nature #adventurethatislife #findyouradventure #shotwithlove #beautyyouseek #momentslikethis #whpfindthelight #artofvisuals #exploretocreate #eastcoast
#imaginarymagnitude #seasonspoetry #flashesofdelight #plantlive #mushroomhunting #macromood #moodyphotos #dailyflowers #fairygarden #moss #mossgarden

Up close of a commission I’m finishing up this w

Up close of a commission I’m finishing up this week! Adding more contrast and applying a glaze soon 🖌
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#artinprogress #melting #surrealism #eyechallenge #oilpainting #liferemixed #beautifulbizarre #neosurrealism #imaginativerealism #peculiar #oddity #meaningfulart #originalart #swsfeature #creativeuprising #artaddict #mode_emotive #lowbrowart #eyeart #newcontemporaryart #hifructose #contemporaryart #eyepainting #macabreart #lowbrowpopsurrealists #ephemeralart

#swartcommunity is coming up this Friday! If you p

#swartcommunity is coming up this Friday! If you plan on participating include where we can buy prints or originals in your caption!
If you’re new here, SW art community is a community of artists.
I share posts from the tag in my story (and sometimes my feed) then everyone using the tag helps support each other through likes, comments, shares, or follows!
When I first started my ig account in 2017, I had no connections to other artists. Finding a community that could answer questions or share resources was very difficult and frustrating. I sent so many dms and left so many comments just hoping someone would have time to respond!
My hope is that the tag creates opportunities for us to learn from each other, share techniques, ask for help, or chat about #artlife.
If you’re an art lover or supporter, tap through my story this Friday for a virtual gallery of visual art!
If you see something you love, leave a like or comment on the original post rather than responding to my story.
If you’re a visual artist, you’re welcome to join at any time. All you have to do is use the tag on your post (remember, I can’t share your posts if your account is private).
There’s no pressure to follow me and it’s up to you how involved you’d like to be!

If you’re already part of the community, would you like to try a #drawthisinyourstyle with one of my pieces sometime soon? If so, which one?
I’m looking forward to catching up with your work!
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#artistsoninstagram
#communityovercompetition #handsandhustle #portraitmood #exploretocreate #stillswithstories #createcommune #artlovers #makeportraitsnotwar #fineart #muchlatergram #abmlifeisbeautiful #chasingdreams #dallasisdallas #fridaymood #creativeuprising #handpaintedart #createshareinspire

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a true “

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a true “in progress” shot from my art table.
I just varnished a new frame and thought it looked so nice 🖤
Can’t wait to show you what’s going inside!
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#studiovibes #varnish #gamblincolors #homedecor #oilpainters #liferemixed #creativeuprising #neosurrealism #imaginativerealism #peculiar #oddity #curiosity #dripcheck #gamvargloss #studioscenes #surrealismart #lowbrowart #popsurrealismart #texasartist #inprogressart #lovetheprocess

It’s finally time to move on from the studio spa

It’s finally time to move on from the studio space I’ve had the last four years!
It was a difficult move, but it’s finally done thanks to all the help 🙏❤️. I’m excited and hopeful for something more functional in the future!
The questions I’m asking myself before moving into a new area- How have my limitations impacted my work? What are my basic needs from a future studio? and How can I make improvements if I end up with the same limitations?
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I won’t bore you with a list of my limitations, but I think a lot of you can identify with my biggest issue-
** lack of space**
My biggest frustration with having a small shared space is that I haven’t been able to scale up. Many of my pieces have been small because I didn’t have the space to work on something large. I didn’t have many pieces available during art drops because I couldn’t dry more than a few pieces at a time.
It’s natural to get frustrated and overwhelmed by limitations. Gratitude and thinking positively doesn’t change the situation or solve the immediate problems. However, gratitude and positive thinking can change how you deal with the problems!
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Here are a few of my favorite solutions for a small or shared with area- Invest in a work table that fits your needs. Even if it’s an eye sore and takes up space, it’s worth having! -Add storage however you can. Utilize wall space and the spaces under furniture. I prefer storage areas with drawers or doors to close in the smells from bottles of medium and small pieces like framing supplies and brushes. -As difficult and seemingly impossible as it may be… it might help to work on one project at a time. Having multiple things drying in a small work area is a recipe for disaster! - and don’t forget to set boundaries according to what you can physically do in your space!

Does your work space have limitations? What are they?
What are some solutions that would help those with similar limitations?
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#studio #moving #artproblems #artsolutions

Left- not glazed right- glazed ✨ A glaze is pig

Left- not glazed
right- glazed ✨
A glaze is pigment suspended in medium (your choice to use solvent or another medium).
The transparent mixture is brushed over dry paint and does not physically mix with the paint underneath. It provides a filter of color, like sunglasses. I think both versions look great, but love the contrast of the glazed look.
What’s your favorite glaze medium?
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#oilpainting #glaze #eyeart #surrealism #arttips #fineartists #instaartist #oilpainters #eyepainting #originalartwork #artnow #studioscenes #artinspiration #seekinspirecreate #createmakeshare #creativegrammer #artgram #artistsonig #contemporaryart #creativityfound #wstudiopractice #artwatchers #artfollowers #theartlovers #creativelifehappylife #paintingonwood

Don’t forget that orders from this past week shi

Don’t forget that orders from this past week ship on Tuesday! 💌
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#wildflowers #rainbow #artinspiration #passioncolorjoy #howihue #gardeninspiration #igtexas #aseasonalshift
#curated_nature #adventurethatislife #findyouradventure #shotwithlove #beautyyouseek #whpfindthelight #artofvisuals #exploretocreate #impressionsofsummer
#imaginarymagnitude #seasonspoetry #flashesofdelight #plantlive

Gold leaf drips? 💧✨ . . . . . . . #drip #surr

Gold leaf drips? 💧✨
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#drip #surrealism #eyechallenge #juxtapoz #liferemixed #beautifulbizarre #neosurrealism #melting #imaginativerealism #peculiar #oddity #meaningfulart #originalart #creativeuprising #awesome_surreal #artaddict #lowbrowart #newcontemporaryart #hifructose #contemporaryart #eyepainting #fortworthart #macabreart #lowbrowpopsurrealists #flowersofinstagram #ephemeralart #flowerpainting #oilpainting