NicoleApr 92 minNew Feature—Studio SaturdayHappy Saturday, ya’ll! Today I thought I would begin a new feature on my blog called Studio Saturdays. In these posts I will highlight:...
NicoleMar 193 minHow to Cultivate a Creative MindsetHappy 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 122 minAbstract SpringI 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 52 minTexture, 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 262 minArtwork as a DiaryLately, 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...
NicoleFeb 193 minTop 5 Things I'm Prioritizing DailyOne of the keys to a sustainable and growing art practice is personal development. I've read and heard about creatives going to extreme...
NicoleFeb 52 minBreakthrough: Spiritual Freedom Takes Center StageHappy 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...
NicoleJan 292 minTop 5 Favorite Tools and Techniques--Winter 2022One of my favorite things about being an artist is experimenting with new techniques and art supplies (mmm...art supplies...). Below are...
NicoleJan 223 minKeeping Motivation When Painting ProfessionallyOne 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...
NicoleJan 214 minVideo: Dreamer's CityHappy Friday! Today I wanted to post another video where I talk about one of my most recent paintings. This abstract piece is one of my...
NicoleJan 152 minWhere you can buy my workHappy weekend, ya'll! So many things have been going on lately in my world of art. One of the bigger developments is that I've been...
NicoleJan 84 min12 Ways to Support your Favorite Artist without Buying their WorkDo you have an artist that you've been following, but don't have room in your life for their work? Or maybe there's an artist in your...
NicoleJan 42 minPress Release: Exhibition FeatureHarrisburg Artist Nicole Simmons Featured in “Figuratively Speaking” Exhibit at AAH From US Culture and Style Today: Emerging artist...
NicoleNov 6, 20211 minArtwork Spotlight: "I ain't Bossy, I'm the Boss"I can't lie to you-- "I ain't Bossy, I'm the Boss" is one of my favorite pieces that I've done recently. I love her pose, her sassiness,...
NicoleOct 24, 20211 minArtwork Spotlight: "Jellybeans"It's Sunday, ya'll! Which means I just got done posting my most recent paintings on my website :). I thought I would do a little...
NicoleJun 15, 20212 minTop Five Favorite Art Tools and Techniques—Spring/Summer 2021As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been really exploring the freedom of abstracts lately. I did a lot of work around abstracts in 2019...
NicoleJun 8, 20212 minIt's the Abstracts for Me!Can you believe it’s June already?! I love the summer and the heat, so this month is always a welcome change for me. 😊 As things start...
NicoleApr 4, 20214 minHow to Start Acrylic Painting for Less than $30So, you think you might want to give this painting thing a go, huh? Sweet! I’m cheering you on! Oh, and you’re on a budget? I hear that....
NicoleJan 3, 20211 minJanuary AnnouncementsSeveral exciting things are happening in both my business and my art! Online Art Exhibits First up, I have been accepted into 3 online...
NicoleNov 3, 20203 minThe Top 5 Things I’ve Learned About Myself Through ArtNow that it’s November, it’s basically winter to me. I know—way to rush things, Nicole—but in my mind it’s true. The excitement of...