Serenity of the Mind: Category 4: Art and Creativity

We create drawings, paintings, and other art inspired by nature, our cats,and the world around us. In this section, you'll find examples of our work, insights into our process, and updates on new projects as they take shape.

Shy Artist demonstrating painting

"The Shy Artist shop is officially live! Visit our new domain to see the latest watercolor backgrounds. Check the blog for a special 'Human-Made' process video and a limited-time discount code to celebrate our launch." Read the rest of the blog post here. Human-Made, Physical to Digital Art: Watch Shy Artist paint a graphic element

Amber Haze Hand Mulled and Hand Painted watercolor Digital Backdrop

"Waste Not, Paint More: Why I’m transitioning from Daniel Smith to handmade watercolors. Discover the secret to my high-pigment Signature Backgrounds like Amber Haze, which are 100% hand-mulled for professional digital creators. Learn why no-filler, toxic-free pigments scan better for video editors and how we’re building a sustainable studio at Serenity of the Mind." Click here to read the rest of the blog post. Waste Not, Paint More: Transitioning from Daniel Smith to Handmade Watercolors

If you like this Amber Haze Digital Backdrop you can purchase it here. Serenity of the mind store

A Human Artist

My work begins with a glass slab and a muller. I create my own watercolor paints by hand-mulling pigments and minerals into my signature watercolor medium. This physical process is the "Human Edge" behind every background and element in my store—it’s art made with intention, not an algorithm. Click the link above to read the rest of the blog post.

Legacy Background Sale: Enjoy 50% off all Legacy Backgrounds while I work to get the full collection uploaded and the bundle completed. Use code: YD9C4TB8

Click the link to see the Legacy Backgrounds Legacy Backgrounds

Photo of our Fall Watercolor background

Digital Watercolor Backgrounds

We’ve launched our first digital watercolor background, painted by Shy Artist and now ready to purchase on Buy Me a Coffee. Click the link above to read the rest of the blog post.

Daisy the cat says you can purchase a digital watercolor background on their Buy Us a Coffee page!