Ramping up for the Holiday Season

As Halloween ended, I jumped head first into some awesome ideas that had me up way into the night - what is the best way to adhere crayon shavings to the inside of an ornament? Can I use sand as glitter inside an ornament? What will I do with all this sea glass that I've been finding (from the trip in Rhode Island and my daily life in Virginia Beach)?

What do you think about these beach sand ornaments? Handpainted beauties on the outside, Hand collected and cleaned local sand on the inside?

These weren't totally done, I finished them off with pretty tops, and a photoshoot on a fir tree. Talk about beachy christmas-y!

     

Of course, originally - I was just making some awesome digi camo themed ornaments because of my love for a sailor... which then grew to a different digi camo for my respect for the army... but that's for another post! Or you can see them on the etsy shop!

I'm happy for all the changes coming up. It's been a year of something, and I know it's just getting better every day!

Blessings!

Chelsea

SO many changes!

In the last couple of months, I took a hiatus from the blogging world - but my adventures have been mostly cataloged on my instagram.
The highlights include: a roadtrip, a marriage, a move, a new nephew, and some art (more to come).

It's back to the grind (the most flexible grind I've encountered). I am currently in Rhode Island, working as a graphic designer and making art on the side, while I hang out with my fantastic huszband (yes, huszband).

Hope everyone is having a delightful Fall, I have just started to learn of it's magical qualities.

Chelsea

Recent Work: Chaplain's Church Service at Sea

Well howdy all, 

New stuff is on the horizon, and I am anxious to learn about what comes next. Give me another week or so and I'll news. In any case, I have been doing some nice watercolor pieces recently for a few couples in the Navy. A custom watercolor of the ship with the chaplain's flag flying can be seen below. I was really happy with my work, and can't wait for them to get it framed so that I can see it in all its completed glory. 

14" x 11" watercolor painting of the USS New York (LPD 21)

I got to watch the lucky recipient as he got his custom painting, and what I saw that amazed me the most was the look of love and adoration towards his wife. His little girl and wife had seen the piece in production and when the painting was shown to the almost 2 year old, she said, "daddy's boat!" Heart melting stuff ya'll. 

I love being a part of their family history, in this little way marking his first deployment as Chaplain, with the painting of the ship. Of course the wife is the mastermind, I was just the hired worker! haha. 

Live every day in love, 

Chelsea 

P.S. If you're local to Jacksonville/Jacksonville Beach - go to the Beaches Art Walk next Tuesday 8/11 - I unfortunately won't have a table this month, but it's bound to be a nice event. 

Do you teach private or small group classes?

A common question I have been getting recently is - do you teach private or small group lessons for children?

The answer - yes! I am a K-12 certified Art Teacher with the Florida Department of Education with experience teaching all the grade levels as well as 4-6 year olds. I am a 2011 graduate from the University of North Florida with a B.A. in Art Education. I have taught at Wayman Academy of the Arts, Jefferson Davis Middle School and the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.

Sessions are an hour long for students 4-7, 8-11, or 12-15. Older students and adults may be interested in 1 hour or longer sessions. Lessons are adjusted to be appropriate for the age range. If your child is younger than 4 yrs old - don't worry, we can figure something out - possibly a "Parent and Me" style session where the students engage in art materials to create something with some assistance.

We can customize your lessons to your media and interests. Media include pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil pastels, chalk pastels and charcoal. Other media can include mixed media for collage, air dry clay, sculpture, beading, weaving, and more.

I can come to your home, "pack in and pack out" the supplies, or you can come to me off of San Pablo Rd S. and Atlantic Blvd.

For prices, deals and to get a little more insight to your wants for yourself or your children, please email me.

Let's get creating!

(You can also ask for pictures of sample student work).