SECRETS WITHIN

This last year has really helped me develop new ideas and rituals of working. I go about each day drawing, shading, sanding, painting, spraying works with varnish, speaking with clients, all the while I am analyzing my mistakes constantly. One thing that keeps me sane through it all is writing. I try to write every night before I either continue to draw or, if I am lucky, fall asleep.

For me, writing brings my true and genuine self out to play. I can express my soul in a way that cannot be put into words. I read often, write letters to friends and send them to their actual physical addresses, and ask myself why exactly I am this seemingly eighty year old woman in a 24 year olds body. Old souls are different, we do not need much interaction, to be honest I feel like all my art pieces are becoming my babies. I come home, they are all staring at me in the studio happy I am home- or so I hope.

When I need a little energy pick me up, I go on walks with my dog Ziggy, he is my absolute favorite energy to be surrounded with, I owe an immense amount of my happiness to my little German Shepherd mutt, Zig. Sometimes I will look over at him while I have been working relentlessly in the studio and he  s covered in pencil shavings or paint drips. He is a TROOOPER.  I find it very essential to have a good energy “something” in the studio while working. I have a ton of crystals around and I continuously will pick them up throughout the day. This is something of a ritual now. I put so much art out there but I wanted to end this years blog with something a little more personal in how I live this crazy artist life.

As it is coming to the end of 2016 I am looking over the last year of my business, Rashelle Stetman Art and am overwhelmed with gratitude. Between the amazing people I have been able to work with, the incredible individuals that found my work and encouraged me, I am speechless. I am tremendously blessed to live this kind of life and I couldn’t do it without the support of ALL OF YOU. Fans, friends, clients, Black Eye Coffee, Fed Ex, Reed Photography, etc. You have all made my business grow, but more importantly my passion has grown. I am proud to know the strong support system I have gained through my artwork. Thank you, and have an absolutely amazing Holiday!

Love,
Rashelle Stetman Art

Rainbow Trout Commission

As I was finishing the end of this commission I decided to use a gloss finish for the spray that protects the surface. I was really excited when I saw what applying multiple mayors would do. It gave the trout this wet appearance as if it was hoping right out of the water! So stoked on this one!

 

Get your commission now! I am currently offering deals on 12×12 in illustrations on board for the holidays!

EXHIBITION @ INDUSTRY DENVER

Officially showing at Industry Denver! So excited to be exhibiting work around this incredible building!

For this show, I chose a variety of works that reflect my craft as I have progressed thus far. From acrylic abstracts to hyper realistic portraits, this show offers something for every art goer! Be sure to check it out, the date it hangs until is to be determined as of now.

These two works are some of my favorite from over the years. They both are large scale oil and graphite works on wood. All work up is for sale, contact Rashelle Stetman Art @ rashellestetman@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Cowboy Work in Progress

This piece is my latest of my western series that I am creating. For this series I am planning on having a variety of works on paper and a variety of works on wood. So far creating this series has been an incredible experience. I have had the opportunity to stay on various ranches and see what it is these ranchers do.

 

I wanted to do an idyllic image that represents a cowboy in a western town, like steamboat. For this series each piece is a piece of my childhood. From going to the Rodeo to playing on friends ranches, these drawings involve some nostalgia. The stark white background of the works on paper bring that element out a little more than the wood tends to.