Introducing Our Watercolor to Wood™ Collection Our newest collection transforms original watercolor paintings into layered wood artwork—bringing depth, texture, and a whole new life to each piece. This isn’t just printing art onto wood. It’s a collaboration. I begin with watercolor—loose, flowing, imperfect in all the best ways. Then Juan steps in, translating those brushstrokes into precision laser-cut layers, carefully building dimension piece by piece. From brush… to birch

Sand & Silo Marketplace One of my favorite things about growing Cheryl Zapata Art & Inspiration has been finding local shops that just feel right. And Sand & Silo Marketplace in Pasadena, Maryland, is one of those places. From the minute you walk in, you can tell — this place has STYLE. It's creative, beautifully curated, a little unexpected and filled with the kind of things that make you stop, pick something up and think, Okay, I need this. But what really makes Sand &

Several years ago, I found my way back to my artwork while grieving the loss of my brother. Painting became part of my therapy—and part of the reason I named my business Cheryl Zapata Art & Inspiration. Today, I’m sitting on the inspiration side for a moment, with a reminder that you matter and you don’t have to carry everything alone.

From Watercolor to Wood™: How Our Coastal Art Comes to Life There’s something special about the moment a painting begins. For me, it usually starts with a feeling—salt air, soft light on the water, or the memory of something we love about coastal life. Living in Delaware right on the Maryland line, we’re lucky to experience the best of both worlds. Our days are shaped by both coastlines—the quiet marshes, the working bays, the iconic blue crabs, and the rich colors that make

There’s something truly enchanting about how light dances across glass, especially when it reflects the vibrant colors of the coast. I’m excited to introduce my brand-new Glass Trinket Dish Collection. Each piece features one of my original watercolor paintings, permanently printed onto beautifully textured glass. These 5-inch scalloped dishes shimmer with a seaside sparkle. They are perfect for holding jewelry, keys, soaps, or simply adding a lovely touch of coastal charm to