I create to remember.

Hey! I’m Lexis Krieg, the artist behind Lexisworks Art—
a Colorado-based watercolor + mixed media artist known for joyful, uplifting designs that blend color, pattern + meaning. My art explores creativity as self-care, helping others reconnect with their Creative Self through simple, expressive practices.

Creating art is how I remember the joy + freedom that comes when I connect with my Creative Self.

As a highly sensitive person in an overstimulating world,
making art has always been a way for me to create meaning out of my experiences + to process my feelings.

Simple line drawings of starfish, a cluster of small X's, and a diamond shape.

When I create, I remember who I am.

Creating feels like a homecoming.

My purpose is to create joy in the world.

I create to fulfill my purpose.

A rainbow in pastel colors with a butterfly in the center.

I didn’t always paint with watercolor. The materials have transformed over the years, but the layering process has remained the same.


Keep scrolling to learn more about my art history.

I offer my guidance + creative gift through artwork + classes designed to help you discover your own color + joy. 

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Experience my process
Open book with layered watercolor artwork and handwritten quotes about identity and progress, surrounded by art supplies including scissors, markers, paint palette, pink pen, and binder clips on a white table with watercolor paint circles.
Line drawing of two star shapes, small cluster of X's, and a single square.

I create
with mixed media

Layers are ever present in my art, creating depth by using combinations of text + image, color + pattern—the things that delight my eyes.

No matter the medium—acrylic, watercolor, collage, even murals—my signature style gives off happy vibes. 

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My background in graphic design shapes the way I see + create.

Abstract star and leaf shapes with small X marks and a diamond shape outline.
A woman working on graphic design at her desk using an iMac computer, with a notebook open and a lamp on the left side.

Earning my degree in Graphic Design gave me a foundation in visual storytelling. Years of professional design work shaped how I see composition, pattern + rhythm—skills that now flow naturally into my paintings.

As an artist-led designer and founder of Most Beautiful Design, I bring that same eye for harmony + emotion into branding.

Whether I’m creating a watercolor piece or a brand identity, my work is always about connection—using color, texture + meaning to make people feel.

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For a decade, I created collage + acrylic art.

Original pieces + handmade prints that shared my love of color and storytelling.

Browse a decade of art below.

  • A mixed-media image of a colorful sky with painted clouds, two large black silhouette pine trees, black star shapes scattered across, and a border of pattern-filled vertical strips at the bottom. The text 'find your adventure' is overlaid, with 'find' and 'your' in white and 'adventure' in light green, all in a whimsical font.

    Find Your Adventure, 2009

  • Mixed media collage with painted background, banner with stars, cut-out words forming the phrase "I got you and you got me. better together," two fish shapes outlined in black with text inside, and a purple wavy ribbon at the bottom.

    Better Together, 2010

  • Mixed media collage with a dog silhouette, musical notes, and decorative elements, featuring a blue bird and a handwritten phrase 'feels like home' at the bottom.

    Feels Like Home, 2011

  • An abstract painting of yellow and orange pine trees on a multicolored background with white circular patterns and collage elements, including a sign that says 'THRIVE' and a partially visible 'M' logo.

    Thrive, 2012

  • Colorful mixed media artwork with the words 'I AM STRONG ENOUGH FOR THIS' outlined in white, a blue tree silhouette, and a vibrant background of reds, greens, and yellows.

    I am Strong Enough for This, 2013

  • Colorful abstract art with the phrase 'BE who you are' in the center, surrounded by doodles and scribbles in various colors including pink, green, yellow, and blue.

    Be Who You Are, 2014

  • Art collage with blue mountain, red sky and red fox and bunting flags across the top

    The Mountains are Magical, 2015

  • Colorful acrlyic painting landscape of the mountains featuring yellow, orange and pink hills.

    Fall Chevron, 2016

  • Colorful collage with the quote 'Keep close to nature's heart' by John Muir, featuring a painted background with green, blue, and purple hues, and an artistic arrangement of geometric paper shapes and a large yellow doily at the top.

    Keep Close to Nature's Heart, 2017

  • Colorful abstract art with pink, orange, and blue sections, featuring intricate geometric patterns, lines, and text overlays.

    Radiant Rainbow, 2018

  • A colorful, abstract drawing of green mountains with geometric patterns, a rainbow with the words 'things of glad you came,' purple flowers, and a yellow-orange landscape at the bottom, all in a vibrant, childlike style.

    So Glad You Came, 2019

By 2019,
I had fallen in love with watercolor—its flow, unpredictability + magic became the foundation of my creative expression as a modern watercolor artist.

Simple line drawings of two starfish, a diamond shape, and small X marks.

Pregnant + painting at the kitchen counter, I traded my studio time for convenience + acrylic paint for watercolors.

And almost over night, I gave up creating with acrylic paint.

When I discovered that creating in the small moments made me feel more grounded, calm + present—I was hooked.

My watercolor + doodling practice allows me to seamlessly combine color + pattern + text.

Plus, I’m no longer cycling through the process, restricted to my studio, or burdened by the clean up of acrylic paint.

Colorful hand-lettered poster with the words "Self Love as a Path to Repair" surrounded by vibrant doodles, flowers, rainbows, and geometric designs on a white background, with markers and pens beside it.
Three light green outlined stars on a white background.

What does this mean for you?

My simplified, layered watercolor process allows me to share my knowledge of color, composition + harmony, so that you feel more cool, calm + collected when creating.

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It’s also an appreciation for the beauty of rain
+ highlights what can grow after the storm.

My art is more than sunshine on a rainy day.

More about me
Abstract colorful drawing of green geometric mountain range with yellow sun and orange, pink, and blue circular patterns and star shapes around it.
A collection of nine colorful watercolor illustrations featuring rainbows, moons, stars, hearts, and leaves arranged in a 3x3 grid. Each design incorporates bright pastel colors and playful shapes.
Colorful watercolor poster with the message 'Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Kind' in large, dotted, colorful letters. The background features a rainbow, suns, hearts, stars, and flowers in bright colors.
A colorful illustration featuring a central hand with a moon on the palm, surrounded by flowers, leaves, and decorative patterns in shades of purple, blue, brown, and black, with a pink border.
Colorful abstract artwork featuring various hand-drawn floral and rainbow shapes, with vibrant watercolor washes and black doodle outlines, creating a whimsical and lively composition.
Colorful thank you card with various pink, blue, green, yellow, and orange flowers, leaves, and butterflies surrounding the words 'Thank You' in blue lettering.
Colorful floral watercolor poster with the phrase "Grow with the Flow" surrounded by pink, purple, orange, and yellow flowers, green leaves, rainbows, butterflies, and hearts.
A colorful watercolor painting of a pink lotus flower with a golden center. Inside the flower, there are concentric circles with the words 'We are held by the light and we are the light.' Below the flower, green leaves contain the phrases 'We are the
Colorful whimsical illustration featuring two pink outlined unicorns with flowing manes and tails, surrounded by rainbows, hearts, stars, suns with faces, diamond shapes, and small abstract shapes on a white background.
A colorful abstract watercolor illustration featuring stylized flowers, circles, and geometric shapes in pink, yellow, green, and black, with the text 'LexisWorks' at the bottom right.
Colorful illustration of various stylized leaves and flowers in shades of green, purple, pink, and black on a white background.

I paint murals to create joy.

Connect to color + joy with a custom mural.

Decorative room with a dark blue vintage-style sofa, a gold bar cart with a globe, books, and decorative items, and a wall with black and white abstract line patterns resembling constellations or celestial designs.

For a decade, I have helped business owners, photographers + parents bring their space to life with one-of-a-kind murals.

From vinyl decals + painted windows for storefronts to murals + hand-drawn backdrops, I’ve designed, painted + drawn murals for a variety of spaces.

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Close-up of a heart-shaped target in concentric circles with a heart in the center

Stay connected

Every other Thursday, I send The Art of Joy—where creativity, clarity, and meaningful work meet.

Stories, reflections + creative sparks that invite you to slow down and notice what matters.

Hiya! I‘m Lexis, artist + educator + mama.

A smiling woman with glasses and long wavy hair sitting at a desk in a colorful art studio surrounded by art supplies and artwork on the walls.
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I love helping women reconnect with their creativity!
My simple, playful process guides women to step away from the daily hustle + find time for themselves with joy + authenticity.

As an introvert by nature and life-long color-loving creative, I believe we’re all artists at heart. With 20 years of experience in graphic design, illustration + fine art, I use my creative practice to help women reconnect to their Creative Self through art, color + play.

Alongside my art at Lexisworks, I’m also an artist-led designer and founder of Most Beautiful Design.

Person watercolor painting a rainbow on paper using watercolor supplies, including paint pans, brushes, and a water jar, on a white table.