2apple paintings

2apple paintings
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These are two paintings that I did for my mom several years ago. They are a good example of a commissioned piece. I painted them from a still life that I set up (not a photograph). She let me borrow them only for a few days, but I'm really glad I finally got pictures of them.

I have so much to work on this weekend. I'm finishing a painting for my friend Eric, do a flyer for a party, and potentially an original painting that I would like to use for my 500 postcards that I won from my friend Candace's blog. http://www.pinwheelillustrationdesign.com/ (this is her website). The great news is that In exchange for my artwork, I have obtained 75% off of a custom website, and a custom teeth whitening tray. Networking and trading is so fun.

It's a Bird!

Home sick today, and I finally got this done. It's an idea I've had for a while. It's available for sale at etsy, but I have to say, I'd be a little sad to part with it. I might be taking a break from the quick stuff, and going back to realism for a while.

Getting Started

I'm just starting out with my own personal business. I've got some great pieces, but I just don't have enough work yet. I've done three paintings this week, and I've got ideas for many more. I'm working a full-time job in an office, and I have so much more in me than this. I'm dedicating all of my time outside my day job to my passion. This blog is here to share my work, my process and my inspiration.

The owl to the right is a painting I completed last night, as one piece of a new animal series I am working on. It's in acrylic which I've been using lately. It gives me faster results than the oil painting I'm used to.


My goals for this year are to create at least one full series, develop my own style, and get myself back into the art world.


I've set up an etsy shop to sell my work. www.nicoleillustration.etsy.com
My own portfolio website is currently in the works, and I will post it when I have it completed.