✨ Welcome to Artful Living ~ where fine art meets a more intentional, creative life.✨
I believe that art isn’t just something we do—it’s a way of moving through the world. I’m Crystal, a professional artist and international educator with over 25 years of experience helping artists find their voice. Whether you are a technical painter or someone looking to infuse more beauty into your daily routine, you’ve found a sanctuary here.
Explore the Art of Living through our playlists:
✨Tutorials: Free Lessons in various mediums
✨Studio: Practical hacks and products
✨Finding Beauty: Making the most of everyday
✨Business: Navigating the professional art world
✨Travel: Inspiring places
🛍️ My Curated Studio Supplies can be found on my amazon shop list below
Artful Living with Crystal Beshara
Artful living should be within reach. I’ve curated my print shop as an accessible way to bring museum-quality art into your home—offering the same vibrant detail as an original in a format that is easy to frame and even easier to love!
🎨 The Quick Print Guide
🖌️ Fine Art Giclée Prints
Museum-quality, archival paper with a watercolor texture.
• Matted Giclées: Ready to fit into any standard frame.
• Limited Studio Releases: Unique, pre-framed pieces that sell out fast!
🖼️ Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Handmade, fade-resistant, and ready to hang.
• Lifetime Guarantee: UV-protected—no cracking or bubbling.
• Custom Look: Optional float-frames available in multiple colors.
🌱 Mindful Production
Prints are made to order to reduce waste and overproduction. Thank you for supporting sustainable studio practices!
💡 Designer Secret: For a high-end look on a budget, buy unframed and source unique frames from HomeSense or local decor shops.
🛒 Shop the collection here: crystal-beshara.square.site/shop/artist-prints/2
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WATERCOLOR PAPER 101
It’s one of the most common places where beginners (and even pros!) accidentally waste money.
In my latest video, I’m breaking down the "Big Four" of watercolor paper: Surface, Weight, Format, and Budget.
I’m sharing:
✅ How to tell the difference between Hot Pressed, Cold Pressed, and Rough (and which one fits YOUR style).
✅ Why that watermark on your expensive paper is actually a "compass."
✅ My favorite budget-friendly 100% cotton paper that performs like the luxury brands.
Stop guessing and start painting with confidence! Check out the full deep dive here: https://youtu.be/iwHbcUysTzY
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5 Ways to Style Small Art for a Curated Home #ArtfulLiving
• Compose a “Still Life”: Don’t treat your art as a lonely island. Layer it slightly behind a vase or beside a stack of vintage books. Grouping items in threes creates a natural visual triangle that feels intentional rather than cluttered.
• Contrast Your Textures: A matte painting sings when paired with contrasting finishes. Try placing a piece near a brass lamp for a warm glow, or next to trailing greenery and woven baskets to soften the rigid lines of the shelving.
• Mind the “Headroom”: Small art can get swallowed by tall shelves. Give a petite frame more stature by propping it on a horizontal stack of books. Leaning the art instead of hanging it also creates a more intimate, relaxed vibe.
• Echo the Palette: Help a piece feel “at home” by drawing out its colors. If your painting features lush greens, let those tones speak to your furniture or cabinetry.
A wide, neutral mat also provides a visual “buffer” that lets the art breathe.
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There’s a very specific kind of feeling on these quiet mornings, observing the seasons change. The stillness of the air as the creeks fill with spring water, reflecting the first soft greens of the year.
You don’t need a gallery-sized wall to start your art collection. Sometimes, the most impactful pieces are the ones that invite you to lean in close.
“Reflect” was painted with that exact intention. At 5x7 inches, it’s a small window into a quiet, rural moment—perfect for a bedside table, a bookshelf, or a cozy nook. I’ve framed this in a light oak to keep the feeling airy and modern.
Starting an original art collection doesn’t have to be a grand gesture; it can start with one small piece that speaks to you.
• Details:
• Medium: Gouache on paper
• Framed Size: 10 x 8 in
• Price: $350
• Shipping: Ready to ship worldwide.
I love offering smaller originals like this because they make starting an art collection so accessible.
New SMALLS: www.artworkarchive.com/profile/crystalbeshara/coll…
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LAST CALL for ℳℴ𝓉𝒽ℯ𝓇’𝓈 𝒟𝒶𝓎 🌸 ORDERS
These Artist Edition Silk Scarves are wearable pieces of art designed for the woman who appreciates a garden in bloom and fine craftsmanship.
The Details:
Each scarf is crafted from 100% Silk Habotai, a fabric known for being light as air and incredibly soft against the skin. Unlike high-gloss synthetics, this silk has a subtle, high-end luster that gives the painterly strokes of blush pinks, magentas, and sage green a luminous, heirloom quality.
⌛️ Mother’s Day Deadline:
Because these are made-to-order and ships direct, please place your order by April 27th to ensure it arrives in time for Mother’s Day.
Shop the Collection here:
Link: crystal-beshara.square.site/shop/gifts-stationary/…
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When the world feels too loud, I retreat to this corner of my studio to reconnect with the senses and find my flow. A sanctuary isn't just about the tools we use, but the ritual of slowing down enough to step into flow. Explore my hand-picked aromatherapy and studio-nesting favorites by clicking the photo
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Only need 8 colours to paint this lovely Spring Robin! SWIPE images to see the colours and TAP the link 👇to discover you really CAN do THIS!
✔️Unlimited watch time
✔️Colour mixtures
✔️Reference image to trace or sketch
✔️Step by step
✔️All levels
Videos on demand :
Learn from home or anywhere (anytime) ; pause, rewind & repeat!
All videos have a clean viewing experience.
Step by step / learn from home library:
🎨 academy.crystalbeshara.com/
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Art Fair season is officially calling! 🎨⛺️
You guys made my Art Booth Set Up video one of the most-watched on the channel, so I wanted to give you a "cheat sheet." The MESH panels are a GAME-CHANGER
I’ve created a collage of the exact Amazon essentials I mentioned in that video—from the dolly to the canopy stakes. No more hunting for links!
Gearing up for any specific shows this summer?
Let me know what you're working on!
🛒 Shop the list here: amzn.to/4c553Jp
📺 Watch (or re-watch) the setup tutorial here:
https://youtu.be/mPMX2BZQUsg?si=1JW9L...
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Art Fair SEASON is HERE! ☀️The MESH PANELS are the BOMB!
EASY pop-up art fair booth idea - can be done with one person.
👇Check all the product Amazon affiliate links 👇
This is all for a for 10x10 tent set up. You may opt to buy an extra PVC pipe to support the bungees and hang panels from - but you do not have to (one less thing to pack and install/ hang)
NOTE: PANELS ARE heavy duty plastic MESH (NOT your typical plastic or vinyl tarp) and measure in feet either 8Hx10W or 6Hx10W (PERFECT FOR 10x10 booth /tent set up)
• Made with high-quality, super heavy-duty mesh, I can HANG my artwork directly from these walls using the hooks listed in my product links.
I’ve also added EVERY SINGLE OTHER PRODUCT seen here:
hooks, pulleys and fasteners as well as tents themselves in the links below ☺️
+ trolley /dolly, bins, clamps, card display racks and even a BATTERY pack + optional lighting to make your booth sparkle!
🇺🇸US ARTISTS CLICK HERE: amzn.to/4bYf64k
🇨🇦CANADIAN ARTISTS: amzn.to/4re84hF
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