Finding Beauty in the Everyday: Hand-Painted Still Life Art
Art isn't just for galleries; it's in the coffee I drink, the baby products I use, and the Sunday breakfast on my table. I paint these quiet, everyday moments to find a little magic in the ordinary.
When you are surrounded by baby products, you end up sketching them. This watercolor still life of coconut oil and baby lotion was painted during my baby's nap time, a reflection of my new life as a mother.
Holding up my watercolor painting of the baby products. It's a challenge to find time to paint these days, but capturing these small moments from my life is what keeps my artistic soul happy.
Random things I pick from the kitchen for a quick sketch. This watercolor still life of a spice bottle and an onion was done in my favorite sketchbook, a simple study of light and form.
My Sunday morning looks like this: grabbing things from the breakfast table and sketching them. A mixed media still life of a loaf of bread, bananas, and jam on tanned paper.
The setup for my Sunday morning sketch. The actual objects next to my finished mixed media piece, showing how I translate real life onto the page.
A closer look at the finished breakfast still life sketch. Using mixed media on tanned paper allows for a rich texture and depth that I really enjoy.
A quick sketch to go with a quick snack. This watercolor of a KFC meal was a fun, spontaneous painting done in my sketchbook.
Another shot of the KFC watercolor sketch. I love capturing these little moments of indulgence, finding art in a simple fast food meal.
Nothing beats a mango cheesecake from Glen's. This watercolor sketch was done right at the cafe table, capturing my favorite dessert before I ate it.
A duplicate shot of my Glen's cheesecake watercolor sketch. It's a sweet memory of a delicious treat and a moment of creative joy.
About Finding Beauty in the Everyday
Most of these sketches are created during my son's nap times or while waiting for my coffee, using professional-grade Mijello Mission watercolors on 300 GSM paper. Because these pieces capture fleeting, real-life moments, they carry a spontaneous energy that studio-posed art sometimes misses.
These still life pieces are my visual diary. Whether it's a quick watercolor sketch of a mango cheesecake at a cafe or a study of spice bottles on my kitchen counter, each piece is my way of slowing down and noticing the details. I believe art should be approachable and honest.
I use high-quality materials like Arches or Saunders Waterford 300 GSM cotton rag paper, so despite the spontaneous nature of these paintings, they are archival quality and meant to last. I often experiment with mixed media on tanned paper for my breakfast sketches to get that rich, textured depth.
If you want a piece of 'everyday' art for your kitchen nook, living room, or as a thoughtful gift, let's talk. I can paint your favorite mug, your morning plant, or that vintage object you love to keep on your desk. Every original is hand-signed and comes protected in an archival sleeve, ready to brighten up your wall.
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