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Wildflower Shadow Paintings – A Nature-Inspired Art Project Rooted in God’s Beauty
This past week, I had the blessing of leading an art project for our small homeschool group that reminded us all of the creativity God has placed in each of us. It was simple, joyful, and turned out absolutely beautiful—perfect for little ones as young as four (with a little help) and still meaningful for teens and adults. We made wildflower shadow paintings using just wildflowers, sunlight, pencils, and watercolor paints. We placed the wildflowers in vases, then positioned

Shelby Leigh Kizer
22 hours ago2 min read


Capturing the Places That Hold Our Hearts
Recently, I painted a landscape of the spot where my sister-in-law got married — a quiet, sunlit view in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. As I worked, I realized how powerful it is to preserve a place not just as it looks, but as it feels . The mountains, the air, the memories woven into every color — it became more than a painting. It became a keepsake. That inspired me to open commissions for custom landscape paintings of special places — the beach where you said “I do,” the cabin w

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Oct 101 min read


Something Greater
This week I created two larger canvas paintings, both drawn from little watercolor sketches I had made earlier. The sketches were simple...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Sep 301 min read


Sunflowers
This year, my dad planted a field of sunflowers, and it has been such a joy to watch them bloom and grow. My girls and I have delighted...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Sep 221 min read


Inviting Hearts to See His Glory with Every Brushstroke
I wrote this short poem to express the constant back and forth I feel in my mind about creating art. On the outside, they may just seem...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Sep 162 min read


"By Faith, Not Sight"
And so, this collection of paintings was born out of the views I saw that day—frozen river, glowing sky, snow-covered paths—a reminder that even in our darkest seasons, God is at work just beyond what we can see, clothing us in His grace.

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Aug 293 min read


"Prints so perfectly rendered, you'll question if they are originals."
I'm so excited the print shop is finally open! I will be running a preorder on prints until September 5th. Please allow up to 3 weeks...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Aug 121 min read


Landscapes for The Scouted Studio
This collection is part of my series, "Reflections on Light and Dark." These paintings will be available to shop with The Scouted Studio...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jul 171 min read


Reflections on Light and Dark
This collection of landscapes paintings is an exploration of light and shadow. I love using pastel colors, but I really wanted step out...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jul 72 min read


“My Favorite Budget‑Friendly Gold Frames from Amazon—They Look Custom, Not Cheap”
These are my favorite budget‑friendly gold frames from Amazon—they give a custom‑framed appearance without the steep price! At just under...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jul 31 min read


Abstracts - How to Style!
Here are some fun ways I would style the abstracts from my new collection--"Rhythms of Rest!" Images from Pinterest & pillows from Etsy

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jun 291 min read


“Created to Care”
Since completing my “Rhythms of Rest” collection, I read “Created to Care-God’s Truth for Anxious Moms” by Sara Wallace. This book really...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jun 191 min read


Rhythms of Rest
I remember writing this blog about this new collection in last July and thinking,—“Is this it?” It felt unfinished, and little did I...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Mar 196 min read


Botanical Collection with The Scouted Studio
Check out my new botanical collection with The Scouted Studio! This collection is comprised of twelve botanical paintings on paper and...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Feb 8, 20241 min read


January in the Studio
Happy New Year! I am feeling so grateful as I look back at 2023! Getting to paint and do what I love while being able stay home with...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Gratitude
This collection is titled ‘Gratitude,’ after the song by Brandon Lake. I listened to this song on repeat while creating this collection,...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Story Behind Psalm 37
A few months ago, My husband and I started trying to live a healthier life. We felt that the Lord was bringing to light all the unhealthy...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
May 7, 20234 min read


Psalm 51:10
This fall I planted paperwhites in my garden. I have watched them grow from bulbs, to stems, and finally beautiful delicate white blooms....

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Feb 23, 20233 min read


Mini Paperwhites for Valentine's
I'm so excited about my first collection of 2023. This collection was inspired by the paperwhites I grew in my garden this winter. Each...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jan 12, 20231 min read


More than Flowers
For this series, I wanted the paintings on raw canvas to feel as light and loose as my watercolor paintings.The raw canvas allowed me to...

Shelby Leigh Kizer
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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