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Hi Reader, I have just returned from a trip to New Orleans for the NAMTA (National Art Material Trade Association) convention with Winsor & Newton. You may not know this yet, but I have joined W&N as an Artist with their education program, demonstrating their professional watercolor paints, brushes, and paper at various events, retail locations, and colleges. I have more exciting news about working with W&N on a special product that is coming soon! During my time at NAMTA, I got to play...

Hi Reader, I’ve just returned from a wonderful trip to Scotland! This trip has been one that I have been dreaming about for about 10 years now. I joined the Travelling Bookbinder on a 3-day workshop where we made hand-bound books, chatted about creativity, enjoyed some yummy food, and explored old book shops, paper suppliers, and more. My husband joined me on this trip and it’s where we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. My husband bravely drove on the opposite side of the road so we...

Hi Reader, We’re a little over a week into the New Year. How are you feeling? There’s a practice I’ve been doing these last couple of years where I choose a word for the year. If we’re friends on Instagram, you already know that I’ve chosen “FLOW” as my word for 2024. What’s your word of the year? I am hoping this year is a little bit slower because I blinked, and 2023 went by. I want my creative flow to feel productive but not hurried, where ideas flow like a calm current or a slow, steady...

Hey Reader, We're about a month away from the release date of Watercolor Made Simple, and I'm SO excited for you to have it in your hands. I just went live with my Watercolor Book Launch VIPs, where we did a live flip-through of the book and a quick Q&A at the end. The live is now uploaded to YouTube, so you can watch it here! Don't miss out on the sneak peek! And if you want to join the Launch Team, there's still time! Just sign up here, and I'll send you more info! Until next time, Nicki If...