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NICOLA YOUNG

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  • March Abstract Life

    March Abstract Life

    Well we’re almost at the end March and days are feeling lighter and longer.  A fact I’m pleased about as we start week 4 of the Creative Visionary Program (CVP) the homework commitment is ramping up so I need plenty of energy to keep on top of things. What I have Been Working On Over…

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    March 22, 2023
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    abstract, abstract art, art, art experiment, artist life, contemporary art, creativity
  • Creative Boost for 2023

    Creative Boost for 2023

    Back in 2021 I completed CVP (Creative Visionary Program). It was one of those courses I’d looked at for a while but never taken the plunge.  In part, my reluctance was that for an online course it has a higher price tag than most. But the main reason was because of the time commitment.  CVP…

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    January 23, 2023
    Blog, Uncategorized
    abstract, art, art challenges, art course, artist life, creativity, Online Course, online workshops, workshop
  • Summertime and the Living is Easy

    Summertime and the Living is Easy

    It’s been a while since I posted a blog so apologises if you’re one of my followers.  Since starting my monthly newsletter programme I’m finding it a challenge to keep up with social media, blogs, newsletters and website updates.  Sadly my website and blog have missed out as a result.  But over the next few…

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    August 24, 2022
    Blog, Uncategorized
    abstract, abstract art, art, artist life, artistlife, contemporary art, creativity, painting, RA Summer Exhibition, Sculpture, Sketchbook, sketchbookhabit, sketching
  • Art Commissions

    Art Commissions

    In April’s studio newsletter I talked about the fact that I had recently finished some commissions.  Selling a piece of your art is always such a buzz. But commissions are very different from selling something you have already created.  There is an element of risk that kicks in when you know you are creating art…

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    April 22, 2022
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    abstract art, art, art commission, art for homes, art for sale, artist life, contemporary art, creativity, painting
  • Well, hello 2022!

    Well, hello 2022!

    I hope you have all eaten well, enjoyed time with loved ones and generally had a break.  I had a whole week off work and feel so much better for the downtime.  The break also meant that I could get a few days in the studio which was a real bonus. New Year, New Me…

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    January 7, 2022
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    abstract, abstract art, art, artist life, creativity, Feature, life planning, new year, New Year’s Resolutions, planning for 2022
  • Happy Christmas

    Happy Christmas

    I’m really pleased to say that I have come through the other end of my creative block. It has taken weeks. But, having played around with collage and completed a couple of paintings, things seem to be back on track. End of the Year As we head towards the end of the year its time…

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    December 23, 2021
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    abstract, abstract art, art, art commission, art for homes, art for sale, contemporary art, creativity, end of year, Feature, Home Improvements, planning for 2022
  • Feeling a Bit Lost

    Feeling a Bit Lost

    In my last post I said that I was in a bit of funk art wise. Unfortunately, I’m still feeling that way.  I’ve read a few posts from others that paint, all are at pains to reassure you that its completely normal. Apparently everyone goes through phases like this.  But, rationally knowing that, and emotionally…

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    December 3, 2021
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    abstract, abstract art, art, art journal, artist life, collage, collage art, contemporary art, creative life, creativity, papercut
  • New Work

    New Work

    A few weeks ago I published a post about some new pieces I was working on which were a diversion from my abstracts. They started out as a bit of a distraction.  I was working on a large painting (still unresolved), and after a few hours of painting I needed a break.  We’re just about…

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    September 22, 2021
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    abstract, abstract art, art, art exhibition, art for homes, art for sale, contemporary art, creativity, Feature, Sketchbook, sketchbook exercises, sketching
  • Bank Holiday Weekend

    Bank Holiday Weekend

    The last few weeks I’ve been struggling to really throw myself back into painting.  I have kept up the studio habit but haven’t really been making much progress on the pieces I had already started, or indeed starting new works.  I used some of the time to finish off a few paintings – as I…

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    August 31, 2021
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    art, art for homes, art for sale, artist life, contemporary art, creativity
  • A Wave of Optimism

    A Wave of Optimism

    I was watching BBC News this morning and they had a feature on the reopening of shops and bars serving outdoors.  The reporter was presenting from Newcastle city centre and it was great to see people enjoying being out and about again.  We may not be back to anything near normal, but things are certainly…

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    April 14, 2021
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