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Welcome!

 My name is Nicole Austin, the artist behind Kinueko.  I am a mixed media artist, designer and instructor and I'm here to help you on your creative journey!  Here you will find my classes, tutorials and other creative goodies to help inspire you!

 
 

workshops

Here, you'll find my online offerings (coming soon!) 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
Outdoor Craft Ideas: Rock Painting Tutorial
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Outdoor Craft Ideas: Rock Painting Tutorial
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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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How to Paint Galaxy Shoes
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How to Paint Galaxy Shoes
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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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How to Make Glitter Wine Glasses
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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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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 at Craft Fusion in Mesa, AZ
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I had such a great time teaching two workshops at CraftFusion in Mesa, AZ!  My students made some amazing art!

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Weekend Workshop at Art Lounge on 101
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Weekend Workshop at Art Lounge on 101
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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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Free Art Journal Mini Course!
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Free Art Journal Mini Course!
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Join me for a FREE art journal mini course!  I'll show you how to create two abstract backgrounds and a luscious, layered portrait!  All levels welcome!

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Making Art as a Momma
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making art with kids art journal, art with kids, favorite materials nicole austin Comment
Making Art as a Momma
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Finding time for yourself and your art can be challenging for anyone!  Here are a few quick tips for how I create art on-the-go as a busy mom!  Great tips for parents, grandparents, and care-takers of little ones!

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How to Paint Mixed Media Mason Jars
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How to Paint Mixed Media Mason Jars
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Learn how to paint mason jars with a mixed media twist!

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Guest Post on Life Documented
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Guest Post on Life Documented
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I'm this week's guest on Life Documented! We'll make a planner journal spread using my favorite mixed media techniques!

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Playing in my travel journal. Pulling out some different supplies to mix things up a bit. 😊💜 I love to fill every layer with every color so this one feels a lot more simple. Day 6 of #artmarks30daychallenge prompt: wide
Days 5 and 4 of the #artmarks30daychallenge 😊 Ruled and Geometric. 📏 🔷 (day 5 is in my favorite vintage ledger! I ❤️ old books and office supplies!) what inspires you these days?
Bless this mess. ❤️ this is what my art table looks like in the creation stages. Chaotic, messy, crazy, colorful. Just the way I like it! 😊 how do you like to work? Messy, clean, or in-between?
Day 3 of the #artmarks30daychallenge 💜💜💜 prompt: "curved". Some words peeked out from my math book collage paper. Took note. 😊 #artjournal #mixedmedia #collage