The Creative Unfolding

In a world that constantly demands analysis, judgment, and interpretation, our minds become filled with an endless stream of chatter—so...

"Snowy Birches" People ask me all the time: How long did that painting take? And honestly? I don’t know. I never know. I don’t set timers...

Some paintings surprise you. When I started Another Plain Day , I didn’t have a clear vision in mind. Instead, I started to throw paint...

"Reflections", 8"x8" oil on canvas, 2024 Winter has a way of slowing things down. The crisp air, the muted tones, the quiet hush of...

"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...

As you may know, my creative process has taken a delightful turn into the world of texture over these last few months. This exploration...

January was a month of exploration and growth. I took significant strides towards my goal of painting 2100 pieces by 2030, adding 19 new...

Recently, I’ve been intrigued by plein air painting—creating art/landscapes directly from life. This interest has grown over the past few...

Last year marked a pivotal chapter in my life, particularly in my relationship with food. My journey with restrictive eating, which...

2023 was a remarkable year for me - a year of significant change and evolution. It felt like a long-awaited "leveling up" in various...

Hey, hey! As many of you know, earlier this month I began my 2100 Painting Challenge, which is about exploring, learning, and growing as...

A couple of weekends ago, curled up with a blanket, I rewatched "Hook" – the story where Peter Pan has grown up. As Robin Williams...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One of my favorite things about being an artist is experimenting with new techniques and art supplies (mmm...art supplies...). Below are...