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What is more Important in a Painting, the Artists' Passion, or the Viewers Connection?
“Every work of art stems from a wound in the soul of an Artist.” Ted Hughes I recently had a conversation with a collector after she...

Cheryl Wilson
Apr 23, 20223 min read


Why do Artist’s “Journal”?
Why do Artist’s “Journal”? Written by the Cheryl Wilson, Intentional Artist, “We are our own muse, Each of us have our own story, We have...

Cheryl Wilson
Jan 17, 20223 min read


5 Steps of the Artisans Creative Process: Uniquely Owned
Why is it Important for Artisans to Develop their OWN Creative Process? The creative process is the process of “Creation to Finish” of...

Cheryl Wilson
Dec 6, 20214 min read


The Importance of the Artist’s WHY!
This article is written for both the artist and the collector as to the “WHY” in a person’s persona. This “WHY” directs our choices in...

Cheryl Wilson
Aug 12, 20216 min read


The "Adjacent Possible" and How this Concept Changed my Art
30" x 40" Admiring Addy The day I realized that the best paintings I created were from paintings that were already started, ones with a...

Cheryl Wilson
Jul 11, 20213 min read


Thoughts Behind the Creation of "Orange Lipstick"
36" x 36" Orange Lipstick As an abstract painter, I create from an inner part of my soul where my thoughts, passion and even desires at ...

Cheryl Wilson
May 9, 20213 min read


Inspiration and Creativity: As Artists, our Inspiration is Who We Are!!!
10" x 10" Traumatic Form I have read that you do not “DO Creativity”, you “Live Creativity.” So, what does that mean for us as...

Cheryl Wilson
Apr 23, 20214 min read


CHERYL As An Artist: Self Reflection, Self Portrait, Self Love
Every year I take time to reflect on myself both as a woman and as an artist. I treat each reflective process separately to allow...

Cheryl Wilson
Dec 29, 20203 min read


Composition verse Design Concepts In Abstracts
Have you ever painted on your canvas and wondered what you did to create that incredible painting? Or just the opposite, you keep looking...

Cheryl Wilson
Nov 3, 20206 min read


MY FAVORITE PEN that YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!!
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT MARK AN ARTIST USED IN THEIR PAINTINGS? I did. I would see a mark and wonder, what tool made that. Or maybe...

Cheryl Wilson
Oct 30, 20203 min read


Why Buy Original Art?
I hear you; I was once someone that never purchased a piece of original art and never thought about it. Why should I if I can buy cute...

Cheryl Wilson
Sep 3, 20205 min read


3 Steps In Creating a Magazine Ready Home.....
I have always admired those homes in the magazines that looks so perfect. I wondered if I could achieve that same look but still keep a...

Cheryl Wilson
Jul 15, 20203 min read


Using Texture in My Painting... what does that mean for you?
Upon looking at my paintings, you can tell in many of my creations, there is depth and texture. Texture adds incredible interest and...

Cheryl Wilson
Jun 30, 20202 min read


My Personal Art Studio....
Art is my life..... and my art studio is my creative haven where I could spend hours creating, experimenting and even playing. It is...

Cheryl Wilson
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Do you Really Want to Know the Inspiration Behind my Painting?
Do people really want to know my inspiration of why I painted my painting? Here are my thoughts. I do at times share my inspiration on a...

Cheryl Wilson
Jul 27, 20192 min read


Painting is my Diary.....
am often asked and have actually written before on what inspires my art. I have thought long and hard at a good answer to this question...

Cheryl Wilson
Apr 18, 20192 min read
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