Finally starting a new 5x5 painting. This time I’m embracing the beauty of winter #wip #watercolor #artcollector #watercolor #coloredpencil #artist #localartist #artoftheday #artofinstagram #floralart #winterflowers #winter #carveouttimeforart
This sweet little painting from a few months back, because I haven’t had the chance to create a new floral yet, but it’s because there are other projects in the works #carveouttimeforart #artmom #artofinstagram #watercolor #motherhood #originalart #artcollectors #denvillenj #artoftheday #artofinstagram #natureinspired #arboretum #garden #gardening #homedecor #coneflowers #dowhatyoulove #sheexplores #womeninart #wildflowers
I absolutely love arboretums, this photo was taken at one of my favorite gardens, Willowwood. I could sit in this garden with my watercolors for hours. My husband also loves gardens, together we walk through the fields and intertwined paths and watch birds. We can’t wait to take Ash on our hikes with us when the weather is warmer. For now I’ll sift through green photos and watch Monty Dons Italian gardens on Netflix 🌷#gardens #wildflowers #flowers #arboretum #artist #optoutside #localartist #dowhatyoulove #natuteinspired
The change and dormancy of winter brings new life each spring. As a newish mom (my son is 15 months now) and artist I’m trying to discover my seasons. I feel like since becoming a mother my art style wants to change. I’m not sure how, I’m freely letting myself paint what brings me joy in the hopes of rediscovery. My new life doesn’t allow me to paint in the same way and aha moments feel harder to come by due to being mentally on all the time. As with winter none of this is a bad thing, in fact it gives us a chance to grow. I’ve made a checklist of all the things I love, as a constant reminder while I paint. I’m hoping this will keep me grounded and focused as I pursue what my art means to me. I hope my process brings you joy along the way #carveouttimeforart #artmom #artofinstagram #watercolor #motherhood #originalart #artcollectors #denvillenj #artoftheday #artofinstagram #natureinspired #arboretum #garden #gardening #homedecor #coneflowers #dowhatyoulove #sheexplores #womeninart #wildflowers
Lots of projects are going on behind the scenes so I haven’t had the chance to start anything new yet. But I’ll start something new to share soon. I plan on finishing up and squeezing in some more family time later today. Have a beautiful Sunday! #watercolor #originalwatercolor #foxillustration #berries #woodland #fox #family #foxfamily #artoftheday #artofinstagram #carveouttimeforart #etsy #etsyshop #love #localartist #artist #denvillenj #artmom #artistandamom #natureinspired #artcollector #artcollectors #homedecor #artforyourhome #getoutside #landscape #rollinghills #etsy #etsyshop
Happy Valentine’s Day 💕 my husband and I have never been big Valentine’s Day people, we love date nights but Valentine’s Day always felt so manufactured. But now I wish my son and husband a Happy Valentine’s Day, because of them there is so much love in my life, definitely worth celebrating 💕 and now that date nights are harder to come by Valentine’s Day is looking pretty good #valentines #valentinesday #bemyvalentine #artcollector #oilpainting #fox #cardinal #artofinstagram #artoftheday #artist #carveouttimeforart #makersgonnamake #createmagazine
Bright colors on this snowy winter day. Here is the finished painting, I agree the fox wasn’t working. I’ll try again next time. I hope to have this painting in my shop by the end of the week #watercolor #watercolorpainting #floralpainting #flowerpainting #originalart #artcollector #illustrator #artist #localartist #morriscountynj #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine #garden #arboretum #wildflowers #winter #makersgonnamake #etsyshop #etsyfinds #dowhatyoulove
With the fox or without? I’m a classic over thinker 😁 #watercolor #wip #floralart #illustration #illustrator #artist #localartist #denvillenj #dowhatyoulove #makersmovement #createmagazine #carveouttimeforart #womeninart #artoftheday #artofinstagram #foxillustration #flowerillustration #garden #wildflowers #contemporaryart #fox #foxillustration
I’m always a little behind with these things, here is my #artvsartist2019 collage 😊 I love seeing everyone’s work! #artist #localartist #artmom #womeninart #artoftheday #artofinstagram #floralart #bearillustration #wildflower
I’m still playing with the idea of adding a fox to my new painting, I tried making him detailed but things got too busy, less is more. I’m currently thinking a gold fox with black ears and feet. What do you think? #watercolor #wip #floralart #illustration #illustrator #artist #localartist #denvillenj #dowhatyoulove #makersmovement #createmagazine #carveouttimeforart #womeninart #artoftheday #artofinstagram #foxillustration #flowerillustration #garden #wildflowers #contemporaryart
Experimenting this morning 😊 these new flower paintings are such a joy to create, and now I’m dreaming of adding foxes and bears into the mix, perhaps layered on top #watercolor #wip #floralart #illustration #illustrator #artist #localartist #denvillenj #dowhatyoulove #makersmovement #createmagazine #carveouttimeforart #womeninart #artoftheday #artofinstagram #foxillustration #flowerillustration #garden #wildflowers #contemporaryart
On the desk this morning, I really want to add a bear into one of my wildflower paintings now 🤔 🐻 I’m hoping to have this painting in my shop by next week #flowers #wip #floralart #wildflowers #floralillustrations #artist #localartist #denvillenj #morriscountynj #color #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #artofinstagram #artforyourhome #dowhatyoulove #makersgonnamake #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine #contemporaryart #spring #garden #arboretum
These florals make me so happy, I hope they give you the same feeling. I get lost in the colors and textures #flowers #floralart #wildflowers #floralillustrations #artist #localartist #denvillenj #morriscountynj #color #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #artofinstagram #artforyourhome #dowhatyoulove #makersgonnamake #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine #contemporaryart #spring #garden #arboretum
I’m in love with the colors and textures of this little abstract wildflower painting, now available in my shop #watercolor #watercolorpainting #acrylic #floralpainting #wildflowers #originalart #contemporaryart #womeninart #localartist #denvillenj #morriscountynj #floral #garden #arboretum #artoftheday #artofinstagram #makersgonnamake #etsyshop #etsy #homedecor #artforyourhome #shopsmallbusiness #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine
No sunshine today, but this floral watercolor and acrylic painting sure brightens my day, now available in my shop, link in profile #flowers #floral #floralillustration #garden #arboretum #floralart #watercolor #illustration #contemporaryart #artist #localartist #denvillenj #boontonnj #morriscountynj #dowhatyoulove #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #etsy #etsyshop #artforyourhome #homedecor #artoftheday #artofinstagram #acrylicpainting #acrylic #secretgarden #wildflowers #shoplocal
That sunshine 🌞 I will try to add my 5x5 original wildflower florals to my shop by the end of the week, or message me for details #flowers #floral #floralillustration #garden #arboretum #floralart #watercolor #illustration #contemporaryart #artist #localartist #denvillenj #boontonnj #morriscountynj #dowhatyoulove #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #etsy #etsyshop #artforyourhome #homedecor #artoftheday #artofinstagram #acrylicpainting #acrylic #secretgarden #wildflowers #shoplocal
Hi friends! I have some new followers and thought it would be nice to reintroduce myself. My name is Amanda Nicole, I’ve had a professional career as a graphic designer for almost a decade now, I currently work from home for a marketing agency providing design expertise for print and web, but my specialty is branding. Additionally I freelance design and illustration projects. I’m also a full time stay at home mom to an adventurous one year old boy. Between all of the above I paint and have been since childhood and will continue creating art forever, it’s who I am 💕 If you would like to learn more about what I do click on the link in my bio. And thanks for joining me on my art journey that is forever #localartist #artist #artmom #womeninart #boymom #illustrator #dowhatyoulove #morriscountynj #artjourney
I finally thought of my new painting, took awhile 😊 I did however enjoy creating the pretty floral wildflower paintings, more of those to come but for now I’ll be working on this woodland painting. I find it difficult to come up with new ideas sometimes, as we all know life gets busy. I’m a stay at home work from home mom, a graphic designer and sometimes I don’t have any momentum left at the end of the day. The wild wildflower paintings allowed me to still paint, freeing my mind to not rush an idea. I don’t know when I’ll officially start this new piece but I wanted to create a rough drawing first. I think I’ll call it, Help a bear out 🐻 Side note, this is not a pretty curated Instagram photo, keeping up appearances is so much work, it’s fun at times but when I’m pressed for time waiting for my son to wake from a nap, drawing is more important #carveouttimeforart #artofinstagram #artoftheday #sketch #wip #illustration #illustrator #artcollector #wildlife #artmom #localartist #dowhatyoulove #optoutside #forestfriends #illustratorsofinstagram #etsy #etsyseller #makersgonnamake #momlife #cantstopwontstop
I’ve been super busy with work so I haven’t had the chance to start a new painting. Here is a painting I’ve always enjoyed, I LOVE black capped chickadees 💕 this original watercolor is hanging in my studio keeping me company #watercolor #originalwatercolor #birdillustration #blackcappedchickadee #optoutside #artoftheday #artofinstagram #localartist #illustratorsoninstagram #artcollector #contemporaryart #womeninart #artmom #wildlife #morriscountynj