BE CREATIVE, BE INSPIRED Nicki Traikos BE CREATIVE, BE INSPIRED Nicki Traikos

Best Planner for Creatives: The Artist Project Planner

Planning your art process is a critical part of growing as an artist. Before using this planner, I would create an initial sketch and just start. Don’t get me wrong, there’s no correct way to plan or create when it comes to your artistic process, but I realized I needed a more organized way to capture all of my ideas. Enter: The Artist Project Planner!

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BE INSPIRED, BE CREATIVE, SIDE HUSTLE Nicki Traikos BE INSPIRED, BE CREATIVE, SIDE HUSTLE Nicki Traikos

Sketch & Paint: New Watercolor E-book by Nicki Traikos

Have you ever wanted to learn watercolor painting but aren’t the greatest at sketching or drawing? I get this comment a lot! People tell me they don’t know how to sketch anything; therefore, they can’t paint anything that feels “finished” or “polished,” so I started creating my Trace and Paint books.

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BE CREATIVE Marcus Mitropoulos BE CREATIVE Marcus Mitropoulos

Which is Best For You: Online or in-person painting classes?

Art classes provide aspiring artists valuable opportunities to refine their skills, unleash their creativity and connect with like-minded individuals. In today’s age, artists are offered classes in two main ways. This blog post aims to outline the pros of both in-person and online classes, helping you to determine what best suits your needs.

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BE CREATIVE Marcus Mitropoulos BE CREATIVE Marcus Mitropoulos

6 Ways for Creatives to Get Unstuck

Being a creative is all about finding inspiration and bringing new ideas to life, but sometimes that creative spark can be elusive. When you're feeling stuck, it can be frustrating and demotivating. In this article, we'll explore six ways for creatives to get unstuck and to break through those blocks while finding new inspiration. From changing your environment to trying a new medium, these tips will help you get back on track and create with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

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BE INSPIRED, BE CREATIVE Nicki Traikos BE INSPIRED, BE CREATIVE Nicki Traikos

I wrote a new book! Introducing Watercolor Made Simple THE BOOK!

I am so excited to share that I have written a brand NEW book! In the past, I’ve created two Trace and Paint books to help you skip the sketching and pressure and get straight to practicing watercolors. This new book goes above and beyond those two with techniques and step-by-step painting projects, and I am so excited to share it with you!

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BE INSPIRED, BE CREATIVE Nicki Traikos BE INSPIRED, BE CREATIVE Nicki Traikos

The 100-day Project: What Creative Project I’m Doing & How!

Join me during the 100-day project! I’m really bad at being consistent. I start off with such great enthusiasm and then get distracted, busy, bored… you name it! Every year when I get an email about the 100-day project again, I get excited, commit to doing something for 100 days, and get busy planning my goal. Join in on the fun!

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