Revisiting a piece from 2018 called 'Forest, Glacier, Mountain.' Gonna work on posting more, I've been busy. If you ever have a chance to see Alaska, I urge you to go.

#alaska #landscape #photography #naturephotography #forest #mountain #glacier #simonehesterart #wonderlust

Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.

“Serenity”

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#stackedrocks #paintedrocks #still lifeart #still #natureart #painting #fineart #watercolor

Art is the journey of a free soul. I'll say yes to that. In my case, to create, in whatever medium, my mind has to be free of stress, anxiety, doubt... when it's not, I tend to experience a creative block.

#artquotes #quotes #lifeofanartist

It's sometimes hard to believe that I've been using photography as one of my mediums of choice for over 13 years. But fell in love with it. Especially the creative, digital art side (using Photoshop as my paintbrush), creating something special.

#wildlifephotography #wolf

Every have your breath taken away? It happens to me when I am surrounded by Mother Nature's beauty. Had quite a few of those moments visiting Alaska. Here's a little view from Wrangell title 'Stunning.'

#alaskaphotography #photography #photooftheday

I like to think that I bend things here and there.

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My favorite things to paint and draw... animals & flowers (all of nature actually). These are a few of my favorite things (singing in my best Julie Andrews voice). I'm going stick to what I love.

#giraffe #wildlifeart #animalart #artoftheday #zentangleinspiredart #mycreativelife

Never be afraid to try something new. I wanted to see how the 'stippling' technique would look in a painting. Let's just say, not a fan. What makes the piece beautiful are the flowers and the color purple.

#botanicalart #flowers #watercolor

To some this is a weed, others a beautiful #flower . It's all how you perceive something. What remains most important is that there's #beauty in a lot of things, including a 'Thistle.'

You'll find this #photo on my website. Stop 'buy' & see this, along with other works.

#fineart

This was a project from a watercolor class that I took years ago. It was the first time I used a fine liner pen with watercolor. Little did I know at the time how much I'd fall in love with using a fine liner pen. Now, it's so much a part of my work.

#watercolorandink #painting

This is true for me ALL. THE. TIME.

I get wonderfully lost in the creative process and yet I know myself as an artist and lover of art. How about you?

#artquote #quoteoftheday #fineartist #creativeartist #thisismystory #lifeofanartist

Created this a few years ago and it was the moment that I knew I could marry zentangle art & watercolors. I love both mediums & previously saw other artists play around with it, but wasn't sure if I could or would like it. And I loved it!

#mixedmedia #painting #fineart

'Mosaic.' A classic still life photograph that is giving mood. Bright colors & all that black to make those colors pop. Honestly, is just a lampshade... but the right angle, the right editing, makes it beautiful.

#photooftheday #simonehesterart #fineartphotography #photography

Last week I posted a Lion ('Leo') drawn in the Zentangle style. I discussed how it was a milestone piece for me. Recently, I drew 'Black Magic.' This one continues that developmental milestone. It is all about 'growth.'

#wildlifeart #fineart #zentangleinspiredart

Love, love, love the color blue. And love, love love blueberries. So it was a no brainer to paint this piece. Lots of layers of blue to create this painting.

#blueberries #foodart #thecolorblue #simonehesterart #painting #ilovecolor #watercolor #artforsale #artoftheday

Flea markets, resale shops, swap meets. I use to go often, especially as a kid with my mom. She was the one who got me hooked. I was always fascinated with the possible history of an item. Who were the previous owners? Such curiosities.

#vintagegoods #fleamarketfinds

Fortunate to be able to have the time & opportunity to create in addition to my other jobs. It provides an outlet so I can express myself. It soothes my soul. It takes me on mental vacations. It provides joy. It does so much and I'm so very grateful.

#art istslife #art #grateful

Just a creative little zentangled floral piece to decorate your feed.

#botanicalart #floralart #floraldoodle #simonehesterart #womanartist #blackartist #pattern #zentangleart #doodleart #blackandwhiteart #artforsale #artoftheday #zentangleinspiredart

One of my most favorite places in the world is Maui, Hawaii. Tropical hibiscus are everywhere and thrive year long (unlike here in the Chicagoland area where they're an annual).

#tropicalflowers #hibiscus #hawaii #hawaii anflowers #botanicalphotography #floralart

Typically I am very controlled when painting watercolors. Painting jellyfish would be a perfect way to try it out a looser technique. So I gave it a whirl. I loved how it turned out.

#jellyfishpainting #loosewatercolor #painting #watercolor #art oftheday #fineart #art