I’m on a mission to make life more joyful. Finding that joy starts with my practice of being grateful for the smallest of things every day.
These small things inspire my work, as does my inner world of emotions. I use my inspiration and channel it onto a surface, heightening colors, movement, and emotions. My work can be described as lighthearted and vibrant. My goal as an artist is to bring a little slice of happiness to my viewers, to uplift and inspire them. I have fun creating art, and I want my viewers to feel that same free, fun feeling.
I earned my BA in Visual Studies at Western Kentucky University, and after living in a handful of states, now call Denver, CO home. I’ve been creating my entire life, always considering myself an artist, but am lucky enough now to call myself a professional artist. I’ve been featured in publications such as Colorado Homes Magazine, The Denver Post, and 303 Magazine. My work can be seen as part of permanent public art collections across the country. I’ve worked with a variety of different clients such as restaurants, marketplaces, offices, and more to create large-scale, joyful, art.
My art is always evolving, and I continually push myself to be a better artist through experimentation and connecting with those more knowledgeable and talented than I.
Learn more about Chelsea and her Art
What are you working on right now?
A new series of acrylic abstract paintings that I'm so proud of. I think they are so fun and some of my best work yet! Also, working on finding more walls to paint murals on.
What do you like outside of work?
I love to travel and can't wait to do it again. I like to get lost in a city, experience a different culture, and just be somewhere new. I am also super into food, whether that's going to new restaurants, cooking, watching cooking shows, if it's food-related, I'm probably into it.
What was the best day at work you've had recently?
Being in the flow of creativity. Just because I have the job title of "artist" doesn't mean I always want to create. So when an idea hits, or I don't want to put my paintbrushes down it's such a great feeling.
Where do you find inspiration?
Everywhere I can! Travel is definitely one of my biggest sources of inspiration. But because that's been limited the last year I've tried my best to notice inspiring things in my every day. That could be a heartfelt conversation with a friend, a nice meal, my garden sprouting plants, a beautiful sunrise, really anything.
Get in touch with Chelsea
Instagram: @chelseamhart
Website: https://www.artbychelseahart.com/
Email: chelsea@artbychelseahart.com
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