Shaving my Head - A Cancer Rite of Passage Ashley Hackshaw 2026-09-27 | Shaving my Head - A Cancer Rite of Passage
I Turned My Basement Into an Art Studio with a DIY Wall Easel… 12 Years Later Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-23 | This is where it all started! 🎨12 years ago, I turned the unfinished basement of our home into my first real art studio. What started as a rough, concrete-floored basement eventually became the place where I spent years creating original artwork and developing my life as a full-time artist.Over the years, the space went through quite a transformation. My husband, Brett, built me a DIY wall easel that allowed me to work on multiple paintings and even large-scale pieces. We added a huge 4×8-foot work table, painted the floors and shelves white, improved the lighting, and slowly turned the basement into a creative space that worked for me.Eventually, I moved most of my painting supplies to my art studio and gallery downtown, but this basement still has an important job. Today, it's my supply storage and shipping area, and I still use it for large paintings and messier projects that are better suited to a basement than my gallery.In this video, I'm taking you on a tour of my original art studio, showing you how the space has evolved over the past 12 years, organizing and restocking my art supplies, packing and shipping a large painting, and showing you how our DIY wall easel works.It's pretty amazing to look back at where I started and see how much has changed!Thanks so much for watching and coming along with me. ❤️🛍️ Shop my artwork: lilblueboo.etsy.com#ArtStudio #ArtistLife #StudioTour #DIYWallEasel #ArtistStudio #FullTimeArtist #ArtistVlog #PaintingStudio #ArtStudioOrganization #WorkingArtist #ArtBusiness #BehindTheScenes
My Giant Bernese Mountain Dog Commission Gets Installed! 🐶🎨 #art Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-22 | My Giant Bernese Mountain Dog Commission Gets Installed! 🐶🎨📝 DescriptionFrom blank canvas to its new home! 🐾🎨This HUGE Bernese Mountain Dog painting was a commissioned piece, and now it’s being installed at Chick Inn on Main, a charming bed & breakfast in Summerville, South Carolina!There’s something so exciting about seeing a painting I spent hours creating finally hanging in the place it was made for. ❤️Thank you to my wonderful collectors for trusting me with this commission!🛍️ Shop my art: lilblueboo.etsy.com#BerneseMountainDog #DogPortrait #PetPortrait #DogPainting #CommissionArt #ArtCommission #ArtInstallation #ChickInnOnMain #SummervilleSC #SouthCarolina #ArtistLife #DogArt #OriginalArt
Cleaning Out an Abandoned House for Our Next Renovation! 🏚️➡️✨ Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-21 | It’s time to get our hands dirty! 🧹🏚️ I’m cleaning out this old house to get it ready for a brand-new renovation project with the Perkins Builder Brothers. First I'm sorting all the left contents for trash and thrift store donations. There’s a LOT to clean out before we can start transforming this place, but I can already see the potential! 👀 I can’t wait to show you what we do with it.Follow along for the transformation!🛍️ Shop my art: lilblueboo.etsy.com#Renovation #HouseRenovation #PerkinsBuilderBrothers #DIYRenovation #BeforeAndAfter #HomeRenovation #FixerUpper #RenovationProject #ArtistLife #Timelapse
From Pieces to Porsche 911! | Garage Reveal #automobile #cartok #art #porsche #artist Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-20 | Finally found a video I could pair with a Rick Ross song 😆🙌I surprised my husband with a Porsche 911 wall art kit from Spark Stack, and he and our daughter put it together! 🏎️❤️The best part? Seeing the finished piece hanging in his Porsche garage. It turned out SO cool!You can check our his actual Porsche projects on his Insta at:instagram.com/flatsixoutlawCan you spot the Porsche painting I made for his garage? 👇🛍️ Shop my art: lilblueboo.etsy.com#Porsche911 #Porsche #GarageGoals #DIY #WallArt #PorscheGarage #SparkStack #Porsche911 #Porsche #PorscheGarage #SparkStack #WallArt #GarageGoals #DIY #CarEnthusiast #PorscheLover #GarageDecor
I Stopped to Say Hi to the Cows 🐄😂 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-19 | Sometimes you just have to stop what you're doing and say hi to the cows! 😂🐄One of the best parts of living and working in the mountains is the unexpected animal encounters along the way. These cows were too cute not to stop and visit!#Cows #CowVideo #CowLife #FarmLife #CountryLife #AnimalLovers #CuteAnimals #FunnyAnimals #MountainLife #SmallTownLife #ArtistLife #YouTubeShorts
Painting a Black Bear in the Mountains | Wildlife Art Timelapse Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-17 | Watch me bring this black bear in the mountains to life in this relaxing acrylic painting timelapse! 🐻🏔️ From the first brushstrokes to the final details, this painting came together with layers of mountain scenery, trees, and plenty of bear fur.Wildlife and mountain landscapes are some of my favorite things to paint, so this one was especially fun to create.Thanks for watching and supporting my art! ❤️🛍️ Shop my original artwork, prints & more:lilblueboo.etsy.com#BlackBear #BearPainting #WildlifeArt #WildlifePainting #MountainArt #AcrylicPainting #PaintingTimelapse #ArtTimelapse #AnimalArt #BearArt #MountainPainting #PaintingProcess
Painting a Pelican from Start to Finish | Acrylic Painting Timelapse Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-16 | Watch this pelican come to life from a blank canvas to a finished painting! 🖌️ I recently painted this pelican in acrylics, and I filmed the process so you can see the entire painting come together in this relaxing time-lapse.I love capturing the little details that bring an animal portrait to life—from the feathers and texture to the highlights and shadows. 🐦Thanks for watching and supporting my art! ❤️🛍️ Shop my original artwork, prints & more:lilblueboo.etsy.com#PelicanPainting #PelicanArt #PaintingTimelapse #AcrylicPainting #AnimalArt #WildlifeArt #ArtTimelapse #PaintingProcess #ArtistLife #WildlifePainting #AcrylicArt #ArtStudio
Painting Buffalo in a Snowy Forest 🦬❄️ | Timelapse #art #workingartist #painting Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-15 | Bringing this snowy forest scene to life with a herd of buffalo! 🦬❄️🌲 I love painting wildlife surrounded by the quiet beauty of winter.Watch this painting come together in a quick timelapse!🛍️ Shop my art: lilblueboo.etsy.com#buffalopainting #wildlifeart #snowyforest #winterpainting #bisonart #bisonpainting #acrylicpainting #paintingprocess #arttimelapse #artistlife #natureart #shorts
Painting Tiny Forest Scenes on Wood Bowls 🌲🎨 #art #workingartist #painting Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-14 | Turning plain wood bowls into little pieces of art! 🌲🎨 I’m painting forest scenes directly onto these wooden bowls and giving each one its own little mountain woodland landscape.I love painting on unexpected surfaces—and these bowls are definitely some of my favorites!🛍️ Shop my art: lilblueboo.etsy.com#woodbowls #forestpainting #woodpainting #mountainart #forestart #acrylicpainting #artistlife #paintingprocess #handmadeart #artstudio #smallbusiness #shorts
Packaging My Tiny Wood Paintings! 🎨📦 #art #painting #workingartist Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-12 | A little behind-the-scenes look at packaging my tiny wood paintings and adding hardware to the backs so they're ready for their new homes! 🖼️✨There’s a surprising amount of work that goes into getting tiny paintings ready to ship!🛍️ Shop my original art: lilblueboo.etsy.com#tinyart #woodpainting #originalart #artistlife #packagingorders #artbusiness #paintingprocess #smallpaintings #artstudio #handmadeart #artforsale #shorts
Finishing This Frog Painting 🐸 | Acrylic Painting Timelapse #art #painting #artist #frog Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-11 | Putting the finishing touches on this little frog painting! 🐸🎨 Watch the painting come together in this quick acrylic painting timelapse.I love seeing all the tiny details start to bring a painting to life!🛍️ Shop my art: lilblueboo.etsy.com#frogpainting #acrylicpainting #paintingprocess #arttimelapse #artistlife #wildlifeart #frogart #shorts
Painting Sunflowers on 124-Year-Old Tin Shingles 🌻 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-09 | I’m restocking one of my favorite things to paint — sunflowers on 124-year-old antique tin shingles! 🌻🎨 There’s something so fun about taking a piece of old history and turning it into original art.These little paintings will be heading back into my art store soon!🛍️ Shop my artwork: lilblueboo.etsy.com#SunflowerArt #AntiqueTin #TinShingles #OriginalArt #ArtistLife #Painting #ArtStudio #SmallTownArtist #HandPainted #ArtRestock
I Gave Myself 48 Hours to Finish 21 Unfinished Paintings Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-08 | I have a bad habit a lot of artists can probably relate to: I LOVE starting new paintings… but finishing them is another story.🛍️ Find my artwork, prints & Jimothy prints in my Etsy shop:lilblueboo.etsy.comSo I decided to finally do something about the growing pile of unfinished canvases in my studio. I pulled together 21 paintings in various stages of completion and challenged myself to see how many I could actually finish.Some were barely started. Some were almost done. Some needed to be completely painted over and reinvented. Along the way I painted bears, a pelican, florals, a capybara, a tuxedo cat, mountains, quotes, and even Jimothy the viral raccoon.What started as a simple challenge ended up being a really fun exercise in experimentation, problem-solving, and figuring out what I actually enjoy painting.I finished 15 of the 21 paintings — and several sold before I even had a chance to photograph them!I hope this inspires you to dig into your own unfinished projects and see what you can turn them into. Sometimes you don't need a completely new idea… you just need to give an old one a little more time.🛍️ Find my artwork, prints & Jimothy prints in my Etsy shop:lilblueboo.etsy.comAnd thank you so much for helping me reach 10,000 subscribers! ❤️If you enjoyed this video, please like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more videos about life as a full-time artist, painting, running my art studio and store, and everything in between.#ArtistLife #PaintingProcess #AcrylicPainting #FullTimeArtist #ArtStudio #ArtistVlog #Painting #ArtChallenge #FinishedPaintings #SmallBusiness
Packing up tiny sunflower paintings 🌻 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-07 | There's something so satisfying about getting these tiny sunflower paintings packed up and ready for their new homes! Every order is carefully wrapped by hand, and I love knowing these little pieces of original art are about to brighten someone's day.🛍️ Shop my original paintings, prints, and more: lilblueboo.etsy.com#ArtistVlog #Painting #StudioVlog #AcrylicPainting #TimelapseArt #ArtStudio #OriginalArt #ArtistLife #CreativeProcess #SmallBusiness #ArtBusiness #PaintWithMe #FinishWhatYouStart #ArtChallenge #StudioReset
Painting Handcrafted Ornaments for My Art Store 🎨✨ Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-05 | Every ornament in my art store is hand-painted from start to finish. Here's a quick timelapse of one coming to life! Thanks for supporting handmade art and small businesses—it truly means the world. ❤️If you enjoy watching art come together, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more painting timelapses and behind-the-scenes videos from my mountain art studio.Browse my artwork and prints here: lilblueboo.etsy.comThanks for supporting handmade art and following along with life in my studio!#Art #Artist #Painting #Timelapse #HandPainted #Ornaments #ChristmasOrnaments #SmallBusiness #ArtStudio #Handmade #AcrylicPainting #Shorts
Can You Watch My Dogs for a Minute? 😂🐶 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-03 | I just need to run into the post office... can you keep an eye on my dogs while I'm gone? 😅 They may or may not be plotting something. Thanks for helping out!#dogs #dogsoftiktok #doglover #postoffice #funnydogs #youtubeshorts #petlife #comedy #shorts #dogmom
Restocking prints for my store / gallery 🎨🧑🎨 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-02 | A fresh batch of art prints is headed to the display! Restocking is one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that keeps my art store ready for visitors. There's always something to organize, package, and refill when you run a small art business.Browse my artwork and prints here: lilblueboo.etsy.comThanks for supporting handmade art and following along with life in my studio!#Art #ArtPrints #SmallBusiness #Artist #Restock #StudioLife #ArtStudio #BehindTheScenes #ShopSmall #Prints #Handmade #Shorts
Putting the Finishing Touch on My Gallery 🎨 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-08-01 | One of my favorite moments is finding the perfect spot for a new painting in the gallery. It's a small part of the job, but it makes a big difference in how the artwork comes to life in the space.Thanks for following along as I share life as a full-time artist!Hashtags#ArtistLife #ArtGallery #OriginalArt #GalleryWall #ArtStudio #FineArt #Painter #SmallBusiness #BehindTheScenes #Shorts
A Fresh Batch of New Art Prints! 🎨✨ Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-31 | Nothing beats seeing a table full of brand-new art prints ready for the gallery! 🎨 From wildlife to landscapes, it's always exciting to see fresh prints come in and get them ready for display.Which print would you hang in your home? Let me know in the comments!#ArtPrints #FineArtPrints #Artist #ArtStudio #WildlifeArt #LandscapeArt #GalleryWall #OriginalArt #ArtBusiness #Shorts
Painting a Tiny Chickadee 🐦🎨 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-29 | A little chickadee with a lot of personality! 🐦 Here's a quick timelapse of this small bird painting as it comes to life, one brushstroke at a time. Chickadees are some of my favorite backyard birds, and they're always a joy to paint.Thanks for watching and supporting my artwork!#Chickadee #BirdPainting #BirdArt #AcrylicPainting #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #PaintingTimelapse #Artist #ArtProcess #Shorts
I Painted the Viral Jimothy the Raccoon 🦝🎨 | A Portrait Timelapse #jimothy #jimothyart #raccoon Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-28 | The internet's favorite raccoon deserved a portrait. 🦝🎨Here's a timelapse of me painting the viral Jimothy the raccoon from start to finish. I had so much fun bringing all that fluffy fur and personality to life!If you love wildlife art, painting videos, and creative process content, be sure to follow for more.Prints available in my Etsy Shop here: lilblueboo.etsy.com#Jimothy #Raccoon #WildlifeArt #PaintingTimelapse #ArtProcess #AcrylicPainting #AnimalArt #Artist #NatureArt #OriginalArt #Painting #Shorts #jimothyart
A Custom Portrait of Four Very Good Dogs 🐶🎨 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-27 | One painting, four best friends. 🐾 This custom pet portrait was created to capture the unique personalities of these four amazing dogs in a piece their family can treasure for years to come.Pet portraits are some of my favorite paintings because every one tells a story. Thanks for following along and supporting my art!#PetPortrait #DogPortrait #CustomArt #PetPainting #DogArt #AcrylicPainting #Artist #CommissionArt #AnimalArt #Shorts
Studio Vlog: Packing Prints, Painting, Chasing Deadlines - A Day in My Life as a Full-Time Artist Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-26 | Come spend the day with me in my art studio! In this vlog I'm packaging orders, hanging a finished elk painting in the gallery, starting a new rainbow trout painting from scratch, and giving new life to old tin shingles with mountain and bear designs. Plus a lunch break downtown with my dogs Max and Wookie, a stormy drive home, and a Lowe's run for new plants.If you enjoy following along with a working artist's daily routine, subscribe for more studio vlogs, painting process videos, and behind-the-scenes gallery life here in the Smoky Mountains.🎨 Products & prints shown in this video are available in my gallery and in my Etsy shop:lilblueboo.etsy.comThanks for watching — don't forget to like and subscribe for more!#ArtistVlog #DayInTheLife #StudioVlog #WildlifeArt #PaintingProcess #ArtGallery #SmokyMountains #FolkArt #SmallBusinessArtist #StudioDogs
Throwback: Painting a Monarch Butterfly in Acrylic 🦋🎨 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-25 | Throwing it back to this monarch butterfly painting! 🦋 Watching a blank canvas slowly transform into vibrant wings never gets old. Here's a quick timelapse of the painting process from start to finish. Thanks for following along and supporting my art!#MonarchButterfly #ButterflyPainting #PaintingTimelapse #AcrylicPainting #Artist #ArtProcess #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #Timelapse #Shorts
Highland Cow Speed Painting Timelapse #shorts #highlandcow #speedpainting #timelapse #satisfyingart Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-24 | Watch a Highland cow painting come together from blank canvas to finished piece in this satisfying speed-painting timelapse! 🐄🎨🎨 Medium: Acrylic⏱️ Real time to paint: 4 hours🖌️ Canvas size: 30"x30"Follow for more speed painting timelapses every week!#shorts
Watch This Red Fox Come to Life! 🦊✨ #shorts #speedpainting #timelapse #foxart #satisfyingart Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-22 | Watch a red fox painting come together from blank canvas to finished piece in this satisfying speed-painting timelapse! 🦊🎨🎨 Medium: Acrylic Paint⏱️ Real time to paint: 2 Hours🖌️ Canvas size: 20"x20"Follow for more speed painting timelapses every week!#shorts
Art Inspired by an American Folk Legend #painting #art Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-20 | This hand-painted piece is inspired by the iconic guitar and words associated with legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie. Painted on reclaimed wood, it combines hand-lettering with a painted guitar as a tribute to American folk music and its lasting cultural impact.Thanks for following my journey as a full-time artist! If you enjoy painting, folk art, and behind-the-scenes studio videos, be sure to subscribe for more.#WoodyGuthrie #folkart #guitarart #woodpainting #handpainted #artiststudio #acrylicpainting #americana #folkmusic #painting #shorts
My drive home 🌅 Smoky Mountain Sunset Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-19 | There's nothing like ending the day with a drive through the Great Smoky Mountains as the sky lights up with an incredible sunset. Sometimes the best part of the day is simply slowing down and taking in the view. 🌄If you love mountain sunsets, scenic drives, and the beauty of Western North Carolina, you're in the right place.#SmokyMountains #SmokyMountainSunset #Sunset #MountainSunset #ScenicDrive #WesternNorthCarolina #Nature #MountainViews #GreatSmokyMountains #Shorts
New Elk painitng 🎨🧑🎨 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-18 | There's nothing better than seeing a finished painting finally make it onto the gallery wall. 🦌 This elk painting is complete and ready for its new home—or at least its spot in my art gallery until then!It's always satisfying to step back and see all the hours of work come together. Thanks for following along and supporting my art!Hashtags#ElkPainting #WildlifeArt #ElkArt #AcrylicPainting #Artist #ArtGallery #NatureArt #PaintingReveal #ArtStudio #Shorts
They look so cute 🐾🐾🐾 #dogs #artist #smallbusiness #dayinthelife #workingartist Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-17 | ...
Watch These Dog Portraits Come to Life! 🐾 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-13 | From blank canvas to finished pet portrait — watch these dog paintings come together in this satisfying speed-painting timelapse! 🐶🎨🎨 Medium: Acrylic⏱️ Real time per portrait: 1-2 hours each🖌️ Canvas size: 16" x 20"🐕 Featured pups: Bernese, WeimaranePrints available: lilblueboo.etsy.comFollow for more pet portrait timelapses!#shorts #petportrait #dogportrait #speedpainting #timelapse
My Busiest Weekend Running an Art Studio & Gallery in a Small Mountain Town Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-12 | Spend two days with me as I run my art studio and gallery during the busiest weekend of the year in Bryson City, North Carolina.Every Fourth of July, our small mountain town welcomes more than 10,000 visitors for Freedom Fest. Between painting, helping customers, finishing artwork, photographing new originals, walking my dogs, checking out the festival, dodging summer storms, and somehow squeezing in a new Mark Twain painting, this weekend was nonstop.If you've ever wondered what life is really like as a full-time artist who also owns a retail gallery, this is a real behind-the-scenes look at the organized chaos.In this video:• Running an art gallery during Freedom Fest• Painting a new Mark Twain portrait• Studio organization and varnishing artwork• Behind-the-scenes of my creative process• Small-town life in Bryson City• Fourth of July festival• Steam trains, fireworks, storms, and everyday artist lifeIf you enjoy artist vlogs, studio life, painting, and small-town adventures, I'd love to have you subscribe!🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨 Items Mentioned Below 🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨Visit my shop for original art, prints, stickers and custom works: lilblueboo.etsy.comThe modeling paste I use to add texture to canvases:amzn.to/4e1QEigOur historic vacation homes for rent including the Hazel House next to my shop:brysoncityfarmhouses.com📍 Bryson City, NCIf you enjoyed this day-in-the-life, subscribe for more from my art studio!#ArtistVlog #DayInMyLife #SmallTownLife #SmallBusinessOwner #ArtStudio #PaintingProcess #BrysonCityNC #SmallTownArtist #dayinthelife #artistlife #painting #artgallery #fulltimeartist #smokymountains
Cozy in my studio today with all these storms ☔️☔️☔️ Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-11 | The rain is absolutely pouring outside my art studio in downtown Bryson City, North Carolina. Days like this slow everything down and make the studio feel extra cozy. Sometimes the best inspiration comes from watching a summer storm roll through the Smoky Mountains.If you enjoy art, studio life, and peaceful moments, don't forget to subscribe for more behind-the-scenes videos!#Rain #ArtStudio #ArtistLife #StudioVlog #SmokyMountains #BrysonCity #NorthCarolina #Rainstorm #CozyVibes #YouTubeShorts
How Many Artists Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb? 💡🎨 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-10 | How many artists does it take to change a lightbulb?Just one... and a random wobbly studio stool and go-go-gadget arms 😂Running an art studio means you end up doing a little bit of everything—not just painting. Sometimes it's creating art, sometimes it's changing lightbulbs, and sometimes it's wondering where the ladder disappeared to.🎨 Follow along for behind-the-scenes art studio life, paintings, and the everyday moments that come with being a full-time artist.#ArtistLife #ArtStudio #StudioLife #BehindTheScenes #FullTimeArtist #ArtistHumor #SmallBusiness #CreativeLife #FunnyShorts #YouTubeShorts
Art Print Drop 🎨 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-08 | A fresh batch of landscape art prints just arrived! These are some of my favorite mountain scenes inspired by the Great Smoky Mountains and the beautiful landscapes that surround my studio in Bryson City, North Carolina.Which one would you hang in your home? Let me know your favorite in the comments!🎨 Original artwork by Ashley Hackshaw.#ArtPrints #LandscapeArt #SmokyMountains #MountainArt #NatureArt #ArtistStudio #OriginalArt #AcrylicPainting #ArtCollector #BrysonCity #NorthCarolina #WallArt #Shorts
Sometimes You Just Have to Stop and Watch 🌅 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-06 | A throwback to one of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen from my yard. 🌅 Sometimes nature creates the best masterpiece, and all you can do is stop and enjoy it.As a full-time artist, moments like these are a constant source of inspiration for my paintings.Thanks for watching!#sunset #nature #goldenhour #sky #clouds #sunsetlover #naturelovers #landscape #outdoors #smokymountains #shorts
What Its Really Like Being a Full-Time Artist Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-05 | Ever wonder what it's really like to make a living as an artist?Come spend the day with me as I ship original paintings across the country, work on a custom commission of two black Labs, finish a large bear painting, package hundreds of fine art prints, and run my gallery in the Great Smoky Mountains.Along the way, I'm also sharing how I left my corporate banking career to become a full-time artist—and why it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.In this video you'll see:🎨 Painting wildlife and pet commissions📦 Shipping artwork across the country🖼️ Packaging and trimming hundreds of art prints🏔️ Running my gallery in Bryson City, North Carolina🐻 Finishing a large bear painting🐶 Completing a custom black Lab commission✨ Behind-the-scenes of life as a professional artistThank you so much for supporting my artwork. Whether you've purchased an original painting, a print, or simply watched one of my videos, it truly helps me continue creating art.Original paintings, prints & stickers in my Etsy shop:lilblueboo.etsy.comMy husband's Porsche project Instagram that I mentioned is: instagram.com/flatsixoutlawFollow along for more behind-the-scenes artwork, studio vlogs, painting videos, and life as a full-time artist.If you enjoy behind-the-scenes videos about art, running a small business, painting, and life in the Smoky Mountains, I'd love to have you subscribe!Thanks for spending the day with me! 😊 I'm curious—which part of being a full-time artist surprised you the most? Was it shipping paintings, packaging prints, running the gallery, or hearing how I got started? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
My Chickens Have the Best Fireworks Seats in Town 🐔🎆 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-05 | My chickens may have the best seats in town! 🐔🎆 Every year they get a front-row view of the Fourth of July fireworks right from their coop window. I couldn't resist sharing this little moment.Happy Fourth of July, and thanks for watching!#shorts #chickens #fireworks #fourthofjuly #backyardchickens #countrylife #homestead #smalltown #july4th #animals
A 30-Second American Flag Painting 🇺🇸 250 Years Old #art #america250 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-04 | Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸Here's a 30-second timelapse of me painting the American flag in celebration of America's 250th birthday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!Thank you for supporting my work as a full-time artist. I hope this painting brings a little patriotic spirit to your day.🎨 Happy 4th of July!#AmericanFlag #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #America250 #USA250 #PatrioticArt #AmericanArt #Painting #AcrylicPainting #Artist #Shorts
I Forgot I Planted This… 🌸 #Shorts Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-03 | I completely forgot I planted this lily until it suddenly bloomed! 🌸 There's nothing better than finding an unexpected surprise in the garden. Sometimes the best flowers are the ones you aren't waiting for.Thanks for following along with my life as a full-time artist, where inspiration often starts right outside my studio.🌿 Subscribe for more art, garden moments, and behind-the-scenes videos!#lily #garden #flowers #gardening #flowerlover #gardenlife #nature #bloom #springflowers #artistlife #backyardgarden #shorts
I Measured the Asphalt... It Was 150°F! 🐶☀️ Please copy my idea. #july4 #america250 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-02 | I made this sign after measuring the temperature of the asphalt outside my art gallery—and it reached 150°F! At that temperature, pavement can burn a dog's paw pads in seconds.If you're walking your dog this summer, always check the pavement first. A simple hand test or choosing grass and shaded paths can make a huge difference.I hope this sign helps keep a few furry friends safe. ❤️🐾If you enjoy art, life in my downtown studio, and projects like this, subscribe for more!#DogSafety #HotAsphalt #SummerSafety #DogLovers #PetSafety #DogWalking #AnimalLovers #BrysonCity #ArtistLife #YouTubeShorts
Two Black Labs, One Special Commission 🐾 Ashley Hackshaw 2026-07-01 | The final varnish is on this custom commission featuring two beautiful Black Labs enjoying a boat ride through the Charleston marsh. 🐾🎨Varnishing protects the painting, deepens the colors, and gives it a beautiful finished look before it heads home to its collectors.Thank you for supporting my work as a full-time artist! I love creating custom pet portraits and wildlife paintings inspired by the places and animals people love most.🎨 Subscribe for more painting videos, studio life, and behind-the-scenes art.#blacklab #dogportrait #petportrait #charleston #charlestonsc #acrylicpainting #artiststudio #varnishing #commissionart #dogart #painting #shorts
Employee of the Month... Somehow 😂🐶 #Shorts #art #dog Ashley Hackshaw 2026-06-29 | Meet Max, my official Employee of the Month! 🏆🐶His qualifications include greeting customers, wandering around the art gallery, demanding treats, and keeping that adorable little tongue sticking out all day. I'd say he's earned the promotion. ❤️Follow along for more behind-the-scenes moments from my life as a full-time artist and the furry coworkers who run the studio!#dog #tongueout #employeeofthemonth #cutedog #doglover #officedog #studiodog #artstudio #max #funnydogs #petsoftiktok #shorts
A Bear That Stops People in Their Tracks 🐻🎨 #Shorts Ashley Hackshaw 2026-06-28 | This new bear painting is finally finished! 🐻✨ I love creating wildlife art inspired by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, and this large bear painting is one of my newest originals. Thanks for following along and supporting my journey as a full-time artist!🎨 New artwork, studio videos, and painting tutorials every week. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes art content.#bearpainting #wildlifeart #acrylicpainting #artiststudio #artreveal #painting #natureart #smokymountains #shorts
How I Paint Smoky Mountain Landscapes | 4 Paintings, 1 Technique Ashley Hackshaw 2026-06-27 | Want to learn how to paint beautiful Great Smoky Mountain landscapes with acrylics? In this acrylic landscape painting tutorial, I'm sharing my favorite technique for creating soft, misty mountain layers, atmospheric perspective, and loose forest details. In this video, I paint 4 Smoky Mountain landscapes using one simple technique that I also use as studies for my larger original paintings.Hi! I'm Ashley, a full-time artist with a working studio and gallery in Bryson City, North Carolina, just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Living in the Smokies gives me endless inspiration for painting mountain landscapes, and today I'm taking you through my complete painting process from blank canvas to finished framed artwork.Original paintings, prints & stickers in my Etsy shop:lilblueboo.etsy.comIn this video you'll learn:🎨 How to paint realistic Smoky Mountain landscapes with acrylic paint🎨 How to create atmospheric perspective and the signature blue haze of the Great Smoky Mountains🎨 Easy mountain painting techniques for beginners and experienced artists🎨 How I layer acrylic paint to create depth and distance🎨 My process for painting loose tree lines, forests, and colorful sunset skies🎨 How I varnish and frame my finished acrylic landscape paintingsThese small landscape studies are one of my favorite ways to experiment with composition, color, and lighting before starting larger paintings. Every landscape turns out a little different, making this a fun and relaxing acrylic painting project for artists of all skill levels.If you enjoy acrylic painting tutorials, landscape painting, mountain art, art vlogs, painting processes, and seeing what it's like to be a full-time artist, I'd love to have you subscribe!🖼️ Shop my original paintings, fine art prints, greeting cards, stickers, and more:lilblueboo.etsy.com📍 Bryson City, North CarolinaIf you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and subscribe for more acrylic painting tutorials and behind-the-scenes videos from my art studio.Thanks so much for watching!#AcrylicPainting #LandscapePainting #PaintingTutorial #GreatSmokyMountains #MountainPainting #ArtProcess #ArtistVlog #FullTimeArtist #NatureArt #AcrylicLandscape
From Canvas to Finished Artwork: Snowy Bison Herd 🦬 #acrylicpainting Ashley Hackshaw 2026-06-26 | Adding the finishing touch to this snowy bison herd painting! 🦬❄️ A beautiful frame can completely transform a piece and make the colors, texture, and details come alive.This painting has been such a fun journey—from the first brushstrokes to the final frame hanging around the artwork. I love seeing a painting go from a blank canvas to a finished piece ready for its new home.#bisonpainting #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #paintingprocess #artprocess #artistlife #acrylicpainting #fineart #westernart #natureart #snowypainting #artstudio #framingart #finishedpainting #artshorts #paintingvideo #animalart #artist
The Most Satisfying Part of Finishing a Painting 🎨✨ Ashley Hackshaw 2026-06-24 | One of my favorite steps in the painting process—applying the final varnish! This protective coat brings out the colors, deepens the contrast, and gives the artwork a finished look. Watching a painting come to life during the final varnishing stage never gets old.#artist #painting #artstudio #varnish #acrylicpainting #artprocess #satisfying #artistlife #artshorts #painting #varnishing #artprocess #artistlife #artstudio #acrylicpainting #fineart #satisfying #artwork #paintingvideo #creativeprocess #artist #artshorts #timelapse #makersgonnamake
When Shoppers Use Your Wet Painting as a Checkout Counter 😂 #painting #art #animalart Ashley Hackshaw 2026-06-23 | Being a full-time artist means expecting the unexpected! After one too many customers set their purchases directly on my paintings while they were still wet, I finally decided it was time to make a giant "WET PAINT" sign. 🎨😅Watch as I make a sign designed to save my paintings (and my sanity) in my Bryson City art studio and gallery.👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more behind-the-scenes artist life, painting projects, and studio adventures.#ArtistLife #WetPaint #ArtStudio #FullTimeArtist #PaintingInProgress #StudioLife #ArtistProblems #SmallBusinessOwner #ArtGallery #FunnyArt #PainterLife #BehindTheScenes #AcrylicPainting #BrysonCity #ArtShorts
