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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Art for University of Mississippi Medical Center
Over the summer, I had to opportunity to paint seven pieces for UMMC hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. The lead architect for the project...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Aug 23, 20221 min read
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Holiday Savings + Gift Ideas For Everyone on Your List
HOLIDAY SAVINGS Every purchase made on shelbyleighdesigns.com from now until Christmas will include a hand-painted Christmas card! Save...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Nov 24, 20212 min read
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"Proverbs 31" - Available with The Caron Gallery
This series is dedicated to my sweet baby girl due this October. Throughout my pregnancy I have prayed for her to be healthy, to grow up...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Aug 16, 20213 min read
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"Mountain View" - Available with The Campbell Collective
When I began painting this series, I thought I wanted it to be about the beauty of God’s creation. My sister-in-law sent me tons of...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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The Meaning Behind 'Bloom'
"The grass withers the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8 I first read this verse almost a year to this...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Apr 27, 20212 min read
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The Story Behind 'Hidden Hearts'
When I started this series of lilies, I thought I would title them something simple like--- ‘Lilies of the Meadow’ after this passage in...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Before and After of Our First Home
I thought I would share a little about my husband and I's first home since so many of yall (my collectors) are either first-time home...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Dec 27, 20204 min read
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Buy One, Get Two
If you've been eyeing one of my large statement pieces, this is your lucky day! When you purchase a painting valued over $600 on...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Dec 7, 20201 min read
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Holiday Gift Guide
Every purchase made on shelbyleighdesigns.com during the month of December will include a hand-painted Christmas card & orders over $150...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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"May We Never Lose Our Wonder"
When I think about God’s beauty in nature, I automatically think about
these breathe-taking places—mountains, waterfalls, blue waters...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Oct 12, 20202 min read
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"Peace Be Known"
"Even when I didn't feel close to God, He was always there. Even though I didn't feel Him how I wanted in those moments,He was there." My...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Sep 29, 20204 min read
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The Story Behind 'Memory'
As I was on a boat ride with my family in the marshlands off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I had this bittersweet feeling about the moment...
Shelby Leigh Kizer
Jul 23, 20202 min read
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