Nicole
What Does Mixed Media Mean to Me?
"Nicole, what do you mean by mixed media?" I hear this question quite a bit at shows, and it's a great one! Simply put, mixed media art...
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Nicole
- Mar 25
- 2 min
Finding Balance in My Creative Process
As you may know, my creative process has taken a delightful turn into the world of texture over these last few months. This exploration...
Nicole
- Feb 19
- 1 min
January 2100 Painting Challenge Recap: Texture
January was a month of exploration and growth. I took significant strides towards my goal of painting 2100 pieces by 2030, adding 19 new...
Nicole
- Feb 19
- 2 min
My First Experience with Plein Air Painting
Recently, I’ve been intrigued by plein air painting—creating art/landscapes directly from life. This interest has grown over the past few...
Nicole
- Jan 14
- 3 min
Transforming My Relationship with Food: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment
Last year marked a pivotal chapter in my life, particularly in my relationship with food. My journey with restrictive eating, which...
Nicole
- Jan 14
- 2 min
Unveiling the Transformation Collection
2023 was a remarkable year for me - a year of significant change and evolution. It felt like a long-awaited "leveling up" in various...
Nicole
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
2100 Painting Challenge December Update: Experimentation and Texture
Hey, hey! As many of you know, earlier this month I began my 2100 Painting Challenge, which is about exploring, learning, and growing as...
Nicole
- Dec 21, 2023
- 2 min
Abstract Insights: Rediscovering Fun Through My Inner Child
A couple of weekends ago, curled up with a blanket, I rewatched "Hook" – the story where Peter Pan has grown up. As Robin Williams...
Nicole
- Dec 1, 2023
- 3 min
The 2100 Painting Challenge
It’s been a while since I last posted here, so I thought I'd pop in to update you on where I’m at and what I’ve been up to. This year has...
Nicole
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
On the Easel: Abstract Landscapes
Happy Saturday, ya'll! Today I thought I'd give an update on what's been going on around the art studio. Lately, I've been really...
Nicole
- Jun 18, 2022
- 4 min
Skin Care and Art: How One Habit Can Generate Change
I know what you're probably thinking--skin care and art?! What?! But, just hang in there with me for a sec... If you've been following me...
Nicole
- Apr 9, 2022
- 2 min
New Feature—Studio Saturday
Happy Saturday, ya’ll! Today I thought I would begin a new feature on my blog called Studio Saturdays. In these posts I will highlight:...
Nicole
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
How to Cultivate a Creative Mindset
Happy Saturday! Today I want to touch on creativity and why I believe it is a mindset and NOT a talent. The truth is everyone is...
Nicole S.
- Mar 12, 2022
- 2 min
Abstract Spring
I can hardly believe that spring is almost here. I'm so excited for the warmer weather and sunnier days ahead. I feel like this year is...
Nicole S.
- Mar 5, 2022
- 2 min
Texture, Anyone?!
Visual and physical texture in my artwork has always been something I've been really interested in, and lately it's taken center stage in...
Nicole S.
- Feb 26, 2022
- 2 min
Artwork as a Diary
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much my work has changed since the start of the New Year. This isn’t a coincidence and is more...
Nicole
- Feb 19, 2022
- 3 min
Top 5 Things I'm Prioritizing Daily
One of the keys to a sustainable and growing art practice is personal development. I've read and heard about creatives going to extreme...
Nicole
- Feb 5, 2022
- 2 min
Breakthrough: Spiritual Freedom Takes Center Stage
Happy Saturday, ya'll! In today's blog post, I thought I would breakdown a recent piece of mine that has signified a breakthrough for me...
Nicole
- Jan 29, 2022
- 2 min
Top 5 Favorite Tools and Techniques--Winter 2022
One of my favorite things about being an artist is experimenting with new techniques and art supplies (mmm...art supplies...). Below are...
Nicole
- Jan 22, 2022
- 3 min
Keeping Motivation When Painting Professionally
One of the things I didn't anticipate when moving from a hobby artist to a professional one is having to keep my motivation--even when...
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