Author Archives: nicolemiz
New Facebook Fan page
I’m so excited to have a new page on Facebook to connect and share with you. Join me on Facebook! I’ll be posting additional content and little art update as well. Click here to see The Visionary Art of Nicole … Continue reading
Celestial mandalas
I’ve had a sudden burst of creative energy. You’ll see my new mandalas with a starry galaxy theme. It’s fun and I’m enjoying the process. Feels like there is a message within each mandala. Will be nice to discover what … Continue reading
Creating art after earthquakes in Japan
Since the March 11th earthquakes and other events here in Japan, the creative muse has not been with me. Even though I wanted to, I just couldn’t express any artwork. I observed the world, felt deep emotions and then went … Continue reading
Mandalas speak to me
My new mandala is called ‘Light Awakening’. The intention for this mandala was the feeling of inner gifts bursting forth. New talents and awareness becoming consciously used in the world. So that was the feeling I started with. And with … Continue reading
Creating Mandalas
I’ve recently fallen in love with mandalas! They are an awesome new creative discovery for me. It’s like I am having a shift in my art and mandalas are the best ways to express the new energies. My pastel painting are very … Continue reading
Dolphins and blue water
It was my dream to swim with dolphins in the wild. Several years ago, I traveled to Bimini island in the Caribbean to do just that. It’s a place famous for its ties to the Atlantis legend and the Bimini … Continue reading
Accomplishing dreams
Being creative is almost like drowning in a sea of ideas! Sometimes goals and dreams seem too big or too complicated to accomplish it all. What do you choose? How? When? Why? Where? It’s easy to let doubts or procrastination delay the … Continue reading
Taking risks
I’m standing on a cliff looking out into the sky. There is mist all around me and I can’t see the ground. I can’t even see three steps ahead of me. But I know it’s a cliff I’m standing on. It will take … Continue reading
Believe in your creative vision
My most favorite quote, by Martha Graham, keeps me going and inspires me to share my art and message even in times of doubt. As artists it’s normal to have doubts, blocks, and fears that get in our way. But it … Continue reading
How I began creating art
When I was a kid I wanted to be an artist. Or a scientist or astronaut. But I found my passion in creating art! My dad was a painter, but never realized his dreams of being a professional artist or going … Continue reading
