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Let's Create Together!

 
 
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Feeling creative?  Need some inspiration?

 
 

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Here, you'll find my online offerings plus find out where I'm teaching in-person workshops!

 
 
 

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View a selection of my artwork from art journal pages and mixed media paintings on canvas.

 
 
 

Free Art Journal Mini Course

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Can't make it to an in-person workshop? No worries!  Join me for my FREE Art Journal Mini Course and get creating right away!   I'll show you how to build up backgrounds and create a gorgeous portrait!  This is a self-paced course and the classroom is always open!  Sign up below!  Already a member? Sign in HERE.

 
 
 
 
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Recent Blog Posts

 

Find my latest DIYs, tutorials, videos here!  I blog about my life as an artist/mom/entrepreneur, my favorite art supplies and show you how I go about creating art journal pages, and mixed media arts & crafts.

Recent Blog posts
Summer DIY Project: How to Paint a Cooler
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DIY diy, deco art media, summer craft ideas nicole austin Comment
Summer DIY Project: How to Paint a Cooler
DIY diy, deco art media, summer craft ideas nicole austin Comment
DIY diy, deco art media, summer craft ideas nicole austin Comment

Learn how to paint a cooler in this fun, summer DIY project!

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DIY diy, deco art media, summer craft ideas nicole austin Comment
How to Make Your Own TN Inserts
DIY traveller's notebook, diy, tutorial, art journal nicole austin Comment
DIY traveller's notebook, diy, tutorial, art journal nicole austin Comment
How to Make Your Own TN Inserts
DIY traveller's notebook, diy, tutorial, art journal nicole austin Comment
DIY traveller's notebook, diy, tutorial, art journal nicole austin Comment

It's so easy to make your own mixed paper TN inserts.  They're also great for using as art journals, taking notes or using as a portable collage paper pack!

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DIY traveller's notebook, diy, tutorial, art journal nicole austin Comment
I'm on the Shawn Petite Creative Team!
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Creative Team Post design team, creative team nicole austin Comment
I'm on the Shawn Petite Creative Team!
Creative Team Post design team, creative team nicole austin Comment
Creative Team Post design team, creative team nicole austin Comment

I'm excited to announce I'm on Shawn Petite's 2017-2018 Creative Team!  We've got some awesome inspiration planned for you! Come meet the team!

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Creative Team Post design team, creative team nicole austin Comment
How to Screen Print Shirts With Stencils
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art tutorials, DIY screen printing, art tutorial, DIY, stencils nicole austin Comment
How to Screen Print Shirts With Stencils
art tutorials, DIY screen printing, art tutorial, DIY, stencils nicole austin Comment
art tutorials, DIY screen printing, art tutorial, DIY, stencils nicole austin Comment

Take your DIY skills to the next level when you learn how to screen print shirts using stencils!

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art tutorials, DIY screen printing, art tutorial, DIY, stencils nicole austin Comment
Outdoor Craft Ideas: Rock Painting Tutorial
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art tutorials, DIY, making art with kids art tutorial, painted rocks, art with kids, kids craft ideas nicole austin Comment
Outdoor Craft Ideas: Rock Painting Tutorial
art tutorials, DIY, making art with kids art tutorial, painted rocks, art with kids, kids craft ideas nicole austin Comment
art tutorials, DIY, making art with kids art tutorial, painted rocks, art with kids, kids craft ideas nicole austin Comment

Looking for outdoor craft ideas?  Check out this tutorial on painting rocks for your garden.  It's a great activity for kids and adults!

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art tutorials, DIY, making art with kids art tutorial, painted rocks, art with kids, kids craft ideas nicole austin Comment
How to Paint Galaxy Shoes
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DIY galaxy shoes, diy, fabric dye, galaxy, painting shoes nicole austin Comment
How to Paint Galaxy Shoes
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DIY galaxy shoes, diy, fabric dye, galaxy, painting shoes nicole austin Comment

Take inspiration from outer space and learn how to paint your own galaxy shoes using fabric dye!

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DIY galaxy shoes, diy, fabric dye, galaxy, painting shoes nicole austin Comment
How to Make Glitter Wine Glasses
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art tutorials glitter wine glasses, crafts, kitkraft, tutorial, holiday nicole austin Comment
How to Make Glitter Wine Glasses
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art tutorials glitter wine glasses, crafts, kitkraft, tutorial, holiday nicole austin Comment

Add some sparkle to any occasion by learning how to make your own glitter wine glasses!

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art tutorials glitter wine glasses, crafts, kitkraft, tutorial, holiday nicole austin Comment
Making Art On-the-Go
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favorite materials art journal, art materials, art picnic nicole austin Comment
Making Art On-the-Go
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favorite materials art journal, art materials, art picnic nicole austin Comment

I love to make art outdoors when weather permits!  Here is a list of my favorite supplies to take with me to create beautiful, simple art-on-the-go!

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favorite materials art journal, art materials, art picnic nicole austin Comment
Workshops at Craft Fusion in Mesa, AZ
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workshops workshop, art journal, craftfusion, art class, mixed media, portraits nicole austin Comment
Workshops at Craft Fusion in Mesa, AZ
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workshops workshop, art journal, craftfusion, art class, mixed media, portraits nicole austin Comment

I had such a great time teaching two workshops at CraftFusion in Mesa, AZ!  My students made some amazing art!

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workshops workshop, art journal, craftfusion, art class, mixed media, portraits nicole austin Comment
Weekend Workshop at Art Lounge on 101
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workshops art class, portraits, collage, mixed media nicole austin Comment
Weekend Workshop at Art Lounge on 101
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workshops art class, portraits, collage, mixed media nicole austin Comment

I had a blast teaching my  Mixed Media Portraits workshop at Art Lounge on 101 in Encinitas, CA!  My students created beautiful, soulful portraits!

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workshops art class, portraits, collage, mixed media nicole austin Comment
 
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I'm teaching two workshops at Art & Soul Virginia Beach, Oct 2 & 3, 2018! 😊 Link in bio to sign up! Swipe to see examples of what we'll be making! I'd love to see you there!
I love these layers! 😊❤️🍰 my faves right now: stencils, stamps & collage in my 5x8" handmade art journal. (There's more in the shop! Link in bio to purchase!)
Love LOVE love ❤️❤️❤️ sending love when I don't know what else to say. Sometimes it's good to art-journal it out. 😊
Played a bit in my art journal today with some @artgirl38 stencils! 😊 still catching up with the last few prompts of the #artmarks30daychallenge ❤️ Day 29: stitched ➖➖➖