February: Chelsey Rivers
For the month of February, we are featuring an artist whose love for creation has blossomed into a daily practice of expression. Chelsey Rivers is an artist who has rediscovered her passion through watercolors and mixed media, creating pieces that are as vibrant as they are meaningful. Each stroke of her brush serves as a personal message to the viewer, proving that art is a journey worth taking every single day.
Art as a Human Behavior
Chelsey’s love for creating started in childhood, but her focused journey began just two years ago when she set out to teach herself how to draw. Today, she hasn't missed a day. Chelsey views art through a powerful lens: she believes that creation isn’t a rare talent, but an inherent human behavior. By treating art as a skill to be developed rather than a gift you’re born with, she has unlocked a world of watercolor, acrylic markers, and alcohol ink that she shares with her community.
Finding Joy in Color
While Chelsey loves to experiment with various tools and styles, her signature "whimsical" flair always finds its way to the surface. For Chelsey, the magic happens in the middle of the mess. Her favorite part of the entire process is the moment she begins adding color. It’s here that her sketches truly come to life, transforming from simple lines into bright, expressive works of art.
Make it stand out
Chelsey’s art is fueled by a deep-seated belief: “The opposite of depression is expression.” She initially began using daily drawing prompts as a way to stay consistent, but it evolved into a mission to remind others that life can remain beautiful despite its hardships. By sharing timelapse videos of her process on TikTok and Instagram, she hopes to pull back the curtain on the creative process and inspire others to start their own artistic path. This is one of the many things that inspired us to feature her.
What’s Next: A Year of Creativity
The future is looking bright for Chelsey as she nears the completion of her very own drawing prompt book. Designed to guide fellow creators through a full year of art, she has poured her heart into crafting thoughtful prompts to help others build the same daily habit that changed her life. Keep an eye out for her self-publishing debut coming soon!
Ways to Support Chelsey
Help support this month’s featured artist by engaging with her work and sharing her story:
Follow her journey: Watch her painting process and time-lapses on TikTok and Instagram.
Shop her Work: Visit her Fine Art America profile to purchase high-quality prints of her watercolor pieces.
Spread the word: Share this feature and help remind others that the power of expression is available to everyone!
Thanks for allowing us to feature you for the month Chelsey! We're always glad to see the posts of your art process. We've been very busy in recent months and have found your artwork to be a huge pick me up when we’re unable to create art!
Disclosure: I was not paid or otherwise compensated for this feature.
*Photos/artwork are owned by Chelsey Rivers. I do not own the rights to any of their artwork, and received permission from Chelsey to feature them.*
