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
- 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 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
- 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...
Nicole
- Jan 21, 2022
- 4 min
Video: Dreamer's City
Happy 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...
Nicole
- Jan 15, 2022
- 2 min
Where you can buy my work
Happy 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...
Nicole
- Jan 8, 2022
- 4 min
12 Ways to Support your Favorite Artist without Buying their Work
Do 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...
Nicole
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
Press Release: Exhibition Feature
Harrisburg Artist Nicole Simmons Featured in “Figuratively Speaking” Exhibit at AAH From US Culture and Style Today: Emerging artist...
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