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November 10, 2018November 26, 2018

ArtFoamies: Thanksgiving/Fall Pumpkins Tutorial

Learn how to make-over these Target dollar spot pumpkins on the ArtFoamies blog today! Hop over to read the tutorial with photos and my inspiration.

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Meet Nicole

I am a mixed media artist and photographer living in the Austin, Texas, area. After returning to school and finishing my degree in 2017 at Iowa State University, I created this website and began my YouTube channel. Creating has always been a part of me, and now I am excited to begin this new adventure sharing my art to the world. Check the about me tab to see my resume and portfolio. I'd love to connect with you! Drop me a comment on one of my blog posts or check out what I'm up to as I share glimpses from my studio and projects on Instagram.

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I recently went away on a mini-vacation for my bir

I recently went away on a mini-vacation for my birthday. I took my @qorwatercolors to play with back at my hotel for some downtime. All I wanted for my birthday this year was to get away, not cook or clean, do some arty-things (you probably saw some of what I did in my stories, but I'm going to post soon too!) and watercolor at a coffee shop (or in my hotel room!)

While watercoloring, I remembered I had footage of panning and swatching these watercolors that I never posted! oops! As a YouTuber, I often record footage for "someday" ... and today's that day! My parents gifted me these QOR watercolors for my birthday a YEAR AGO but I haven't edited the video until now. Hop over to YouTube to see it (link in bio)

These QOR watercolors are by @goldenpaints (my favorite acrylic paint) and are super vibrant. Swipe left to see a couple of the #hotelwatercolors I created last week.

If you have any questions about panning watercolors, drop them below. I'd love to help!

#nicolewatsonart #sharewithgolden #qorwatercolors #panningwatercolor #swatching #swatchingwatercolors #silverblackvelvet #silverblackvelvetbrush #meeden #meedenwatercolorpalette #satisfying #satisfyingvideos

Shhh! You didn't see it here! Just a little sneak

Shhh! You didn't see it here! Just a little sneak peek of the lesson I created for this year's Gratutude Junk Journal class. Just wait until you see the other side.... but only if you sign up! 😉

Tomorrow is the *last day* to get a free class (GJJ 2017) with purchase of this year's class, and the 20% discount with code goes until the 31st. Swipe through the slides to see all the details - and sign up for the class with the link in my bio!

#nicolewatsonart #gratitudejunkjournal2021 #gratitudejunkjournal #junkjournal #artclass #artjournalingclass #create #bethankful
#artfoamies #istencils #sharewithgolden #goldensoflat #butterflygratitude

I am so excited to announce that Anna over at @pie

I am so excited to announce that Anna over at @piececraftlove asked me to be her Mixed Media Creative Ambassador. Each month I will share a project using supplies you can purchase from Anna's online store. I even have a **DISCOUNT CODE** for you!! You don't even have to wait...you can use it now! (Seriously, get shopping!) Simply enter nicolesentme10 to receive 10% off your entire purchase OR, click the link in my bio and the code will apply automatically. Shipping is always free when you purchase $30 or more! #supportsmallbusiness #betterthanamazon

Social media definately has its down sides.... but it has the amazing ability to connect us. Anna found me here on Instagram (just like many of you!) and we have enjoyed exchanging converstaions since. I was excited when I learned her headquarters are just outside of Houston, Texas, where I moved from. She always helps me with product questions and was a sponsor TWICE for #mixedmediamenagerie.

Hop over to @piececraftlove and click on her blog to see the intro post she wrote about me. Thanks so much, Anna, for your sweet words. I look forward to working with you.

#nicolewatsonart #pclcreativeambassador #pclmakersquad #piececraftlove

Hop over to YouTube (link in bio) to watch my 30 M

Hop over to YouTube (link in bio) to watch my 30 Minute Journal Flip Through!

I began this journal January 2020. We had moved to our new home about 6 months prior, and after all the packing and unpacking and general stress of moving, I had lost my creativity.

Each dayI spent 30 minutes (or more) exercising, but I was not creating. Who does that? So, I added ART to my exercise routine and the 30 minute journal was created.

I have worked in this journal off and on over the last two years. (Almost) every page also has its own video.

Catch all the posts here on instagram with #nwa30min

#nicolewatsonart #dylusionsjournal #flipthroughvideo #youtubeartist #artjournaling #artjournal #createeveryday #foitfortheprocess #COTFA #getmessyartjournal #getmessyartjournaling

I cannot believe this is the LAST PAGE in my 30 Mi

I cannot believe this is the LAST PAGE in my 30 Minute Journal! I wanted to do something simple, that wrapped up the book in a way, so I chose this stencil and a rainbow of color to fill the page. Little did I know, I would fulfill the line of "i make mistakes beautiful" when I had to figure out what to do when my pan pastel got a little out of hand.

Check out the messy process over on my YouTube channel (link in bio) Also, watch for a flip through of this journal really soon - there are a couple pages I didn't make videos for!! Surprise!

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#rainbow #panpastel #iamanartist

Happy October and #mixedmediamenagerie day! We ch

Happy October and #mixedmediamenagerie day!

We chose a fun color palette to create a magical page in our art journal this month using crackle paste, glitter, and a palette knife. While my page wasn't at all as magical as planned, in the end I declared that art is magical....even when it's not!

After watching my video (on YouTube, link in bio), check out how @erin.decoste & @lauramixedmedia used the #strangecollectionofthings this month and then we challenge YOU to create with us!

Use #mixedmediamenagerie here on instagram so we can see what you create. We hope you were inspired to play along!

#nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dinawakleymedia #rangerink #ranger_ink #dinawakleymediajournal #dinawakleymediajournalblueedition #createeveryday #artjournal #calledtobecreative #makeartdaily #artexploration #artistsoninstagram #artistsonyoutube #mixedmedia #artjournaling #collaboration #goldensoflat #sharewithgolden #goldenacrylics #istencils #donnadowneystencil #artismagic #artismagical #cracklepastegolden #doitfortheprocess

Recently, I thought it would be fun to try wax sea

Recently, I thought it would be fun to try wax seals on some of my journal page collages. Well, much to my surprise, @craspire reached out and wanted to send me some. They must have been inside my brain or something....haha.

My first go at the wax seals was on a tag. You can see the whole process in one of my recent reels. And, catch the process of this page over on YouTube (link in bio)

This time I used a different stamp - that is square! How fun! I think I'm going to need a few more of these, and well, Craspire has a million to choose from. It was really hard to decide which ones to pick out.

If you've been wanting to try this too - hop over to their website http://www.craspire.com and shop! They have some amazing kits already put together and you just need to pick out a stamp or ten.
Use code: nicolewatsonart5 for $5 off your $40 purchase.

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#artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #createeveryday #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #layeredjournalpages #goldenacrylics #markmaking #goldensoflat #sharewithgolden #craspire #craspirewaxkit #istencils #leafdrawing #getmessyart #paynesgray

After my last crazy pages, I needed something a bi

After my last crazy pages, I needed something a bit more simple and calm. I pulled out a stencil from Shawn Petite to use as my focal point on top this amazing french record/ledger paper. I can't wait to use more of it - it's so beautiful! Add some Payne's gray, mark making, and a collage tissue saying from #dinawakleymedia

Process video posted on YouTube! (link in bio!)

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#nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal
#artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #createeveryday #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #layeredjournalpages #goldenacrylics #stabiloall #markmaking #goldensoflat #sharewithgolden #dinawakleymedia #rangerink #shawnpetite #shawnpetitestencils

It's October First (WHAT??) October is my FAVORITE

It's October First (WHAT??) October is my FAVORITE month. Fall, cooler temps, pumpkin everything, warm colors, the bridge between the holiday season....and my birthday month.

PLUS...Registration opens today for Gratitude Junk Journal 2021!!
And, here are a few *bonus* details!

🍁 Early Bird Special
Register for the class using my link (in bio) and enter discount code JOY2021 to get 20% off the registration fee now through October 31!!

🍂 Early, Early Bird Special
Register before October 17 to receive Gratitude Junk Journal 2017
for FREE!

#nicolewatsonart #gratitudejunkjournal2021 #gratitudejunkjournal #junkjournal #artclass #artjournalingclass #create #bethankful

QOR Watercolors - Panning & Swatching

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30 Minute Art Exercise - Art Journal Flip Through!

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30 Minute Art Exercise - i am an artist - 10.8.21 FINAL PAGE!!

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Mixed Media Menagerie Challenge - October 2021- Nicole Watson Art

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30 Minute Art Exercise - sealed with wax - 10.4.21 featuring craspire

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30 Minute Art Exercise - tell your own story - 10.2.21

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