Art Blog for The Inspiration Place

Georgia on my Mind, Atlanta Skyline Art

Hey Y'All 
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Atlanta Skyline watercolor painting for sale
I moved from Miami to Atlanta when I was eight years old and I lived there for four years. I have great memories of this city. We lived in a section of the city that was suburban that had a community pool which I spent the entire summer from the moment I got up until dinnertime. We happily sucked down colored...

Get Inspiration from the Silliest Things

Inspired by Day, Creative by Night 
interview of  Brittany Wiltsie by @schulmanart, Miriam Schulman

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SchulmanArt: How long have you been selling professionally and on etsy?
Brittany Wiltsie:I started doing local craft fairs fall of last year. My etsy shop has been open for a few years and sat empty, I launched Little Green Guy November 2011 on etsy, and have been...

Creative Gift Ideas for Babies

Order A Baby Gift for the littlest one
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

As soon as you get that call or announcement of a new baby, get the most perfect and creative gifts which ship direct from cafepress. The new parents will love the high quality and unique designs that make them one of a kind.

Baby Chicks Onesie

Baby Chicks Organic Baby Bodysuit

Everyone loves these adorable baby chicks and why not?...

Horse Decor and Gifts for anyone with Triple Crown Fever

I'll Have Another
blog post by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

As the Belmont Stakes horse race looms near on June 9th, lots of fans have triple crown fever as the horse I'll have Another has already won the first two legs and is in position to win it all. For those with triple crown fever, I've got you covered with wonderful horse art gifts and decor.

Painting Prompts Poetry

Art fan writes a poem based on one of my watercolors....
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
Watercolor Curtains
The one, the all of you
tissue is a sad friend
next to an uneaten meal
a cold drink, ice melting
love, my only hunger
I grew accustomed to
your...

Creating Art is a Process of Exploration and Sharing Inspiration

Interview with artist Robin Phillips
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

visit Robin Phillips' website
SchulmanArt: How long have you been an artist?
Robin Phillips:I am an artist/designer who enjoys working in a variety of media, focusing on visionary art in mixed media painting and graphic design. I studied art, design and psychology, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of...

Dragonfly Art Adds Personality to Your Home

Voice of the Heart
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt 

Decorating Idea using Dragonfly Decor
The dragonfly paintingadds the perfect finishing touch to this soft and subtle pink bedroom. You can get this sweetly sophisticated look at home for your bedroom with bedding by Eileen Fisher for Garnet Hill. The bed and bench, both from Aubergine Home Collection, are covered in a Rogers & Goffigon wool,...

Collage Tree Art with a Vintage Touch

Ghosts at the Garden Gate 
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Source: etsy.com via Miriam on Pinterest


Original Tree Art by Miriam Schulman
This abstract landscape art pictures a white picket fence with an open garden gate. Beyond the gate are contemporary collage trees created with sepia brown vintage photos. The tree art appears ghostly and spiritual. In the friendly garden, bright pink azaleas...

Celebrate the Gifts of Your Creativity

Interview with Artist Shelley Lowell
@schulmanArt interviews @Shell143 edited by Miriam Schulman
 
Artist Shelley Lowell at work in her studio, visit her website
How did you get your start as an artist?
I graduated Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY with a BFA in Advertising Design & Visual Communications. I have maintained 2 parallel, professional artistic careers: one as a visual artist creating...

Combine Classic with Modern for Warm Interior Design

Family Trees for Family Living
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman
 
Family Trees, 24x24" Abstract Tree Art Collage by Schulman
Looking for modern color in an abstract artwork? This tree painting has dominant colors of bright tangerine orange-red, sea foam green and yellow ochre. The collage elements are torn pieces of watercolor painted piano sheet music, vintage photographs and floral napkins. The...

Inspirational Art is Theme of New Series of Original Works

Magic is Believing in Yourself  
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman 

For my social media platforms such as twitter and facebook I have fallen into the habit of using inspirational quotes along with links to my listings. I feel this keeps my self-promotion efforts from being too spammy and adds some nice content to my sites. For my latest series of artworks, I have let the inspirational quotes take...

Ten Reasons To Commission a Portrait

Anymore Reasons?
@schulmanArt Miriam Schulman
Oversized Modern Portraits in Watercolor
  1. To tell a Story: People are drawn to portraits because they tell a story, both about the subject and the artist. A portrait commission celebrates the youth of your child or illuminates the joy of your wedding day.

  2. Because Memories Fade: Capture the humanity of a person in a moment in time. Even a centuries-old