Nicole GagnerNov 26, 20201 minGive Thanks for Everything- and Coloring Sheets!Hello All! I don't need to tell anyone that the holidays are looking different this year. Whether you are celebrating with your...
Nicole GagnerMay 7, 20202 minSketching from life- outside!Now that the weather is nice, it is time for one of my favorite things ever- painting and drawing outside, inspired by nature and things...
Nicole GagnerApr 28, 20201 minNight Sky WatercolorIn my latest video we will use wet on wet watercolor techniques to create our own version of a night sky, and it is a great way to try...
Nicole GagnerApr 21, 20201 minAbstract CollageDid you have fun playing with improvised watercolors last week? If you did and you got carried away and don't know what to do with all of...
Nicole GagnerApr 15, 20201 minPainting With Unconventional MaterialsHave you ever wanted to create at but just didn't have the right materials? Don't let that hold you back! You can easily look around you...
Nicole GagnerApr 7, 20201 minSketchbook Folded from One Sheet of PaperDIY instructions on how to fold a sketchbook, with video and easy to follow step by step instructions
NicoleApr 15, 20171 minEtsy Update: Lots of new items!I've been talking about it forever, but I finally got around to it - I added a bunch of new stuff to my etsy shop. Here's just a couple...
NicoleApr 5, 20173 minDuckfest 2016!I'm the first to admit that I'm always playing catch-up. While I'm usually a little bit behind, this one is way behind. I'm talking about...
NicoleOct 29, 20162 minUpdate: Northern Plains Ethnic FestivalHi Internets! So back in August my Plein Air painting group gave me the opportunity to attend the Northern Plains Ethnic Festival in...
NicoleOct 25, 20161 minFinally updated! Turtle River State Park part 2Is it already October? Summer always seems to go by too quickly. Between my residency at Turtle River State Park, the Plein Air painting...
NicoleAug 13, 20161 minTurtle River State Park Residency Part 1: The Acrylic PaintingsI'm back home after my week-long residency at Turtle River State Park, and it was amazing! In this part 1 post, I'll be sharing all my...
NicoleJul 16, 20162 minArtist Residency at Turtle River State ParkI'm happy to announce that in a few short weeks I'll be undertaking a week-long residency at Turtle River State Park, just outside Grand...
Nicole GagnerMay 30, 20162 minUpcoming Art Events, Local and NationalThere are a lot of exciting art events coming up, both on the local and national stage, so I thought I would take a second here to share...
Nicole GagnerApr 28, 20162 minUpcoming Local Art Shows in the Bismarck AreaThere are a few art events coming up in the Bismarck area, and I know I am excited about them- so I thought I should share! Tomorrow the...
Nicole GagnerMar 27, 20162 minPocket Sized Landscapes- Small Paintings on Driftwood and Mini Art House Wooden BlocksIf you are an art collector of any level, from avid even to casual, you might be running out of wall space. It is a both wonderful and...
Nicole GagnerFeb 1, 20161 minReflecting on 30 paintings in 30 days for January 2016Now that the 31st is here, I have a chance to take a breath and reflect. Yes- I still have a painting on the easel. And another one...
Nicole GagnerJan 11, 20161 minCustom RV & Camper paintings now for sale! Also, custom pickle and jam paintings!If you have any hard to shop for members of your family, I have a reccomendation. Have a piece of art commisioned- featuring their pride...
Nicole GagnerJan 6, 20162 minTeaching Artist Resident - new to the roster, hopefully coming to a school district near you soon!I am SO happy to announce that I have OFFICIALLY been added to the artist in residence teaching roster for the North Dakota Council on...
Nicole GagnerJan 2, 20161 minDay 2 of 30 paintings in 30 days- a pantry raid and a repurposed to do listAs I mentioned yesterday, we are nearing the end of the vegetables that we pickled ourselves. I might make some pickled eggs in the...
Nicole GagnerJan 1, 20162 minNew art, new year!Happy 2016! I can't believe we are already saying that- but here it is!! 2015 was filled with a lot of amazing ups and downs and twists...
Nicole GagnerNov 29, 20152 minDo you take commissions? What about holiday art?One thing an artist always has to think about as they establish themselves is whether they will take commissions and how to handle the...
Nicole GagnerOct 10, 20151 minAutumn Art with local North Dakota Painter and PhotographerThanks to Ben Smith from KXMB news for this highlight of local art- it is always great to see what local artists are up to, and I am...
,Oct 4, 20151 min30 paintings in 30 days- An exercise in daily paintingI am not ready to think about whether I will do this challenge again- but for now I am really happy to have participated in (and...
Nicole GagnerSep 13, 20151 minSeptember Paintings- 12 down, 30 to go!I know it sounds trite to say "where has the time gone" but I really mean it. Where the heck did summer go?! Before we lose anymore...
Nicole GagnerJun 4, 20151 minUpcoming Local Art EventsHappy June everyone!! This summer is already shaping up to be a crazy one- but I can't complain. It is a fun busy! So some of the...
Nicole GagnerJun 2, 20151 minArt Prints For Sale..... Finally!!It has been a long time coming!! I am entirely too ashamed to admit how long this has been on my to do list, but I FINALLY have art...
Nicole GagnerMay 31, 20152 minHi Mom, I started a blog: Adventures in oil painting and musings on life.....If you are reading this, let me first say: I am excited, and I am sorry! Please excuse the mess. There are big changes happening, and I...