Welcome to the Artist Lounge!
A cozy space to grow your art practice with heart, joy, and a little guidance from Nicki Traikos of life i design. Slowing down in the process and making room to create more often. Enjoy live painting sessions with Nicki as well as projects, inspiration and connection.
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Hi, I’m Nicki!
Hi, I’m Nicki Traikos, artist, author of Watercolor Made Simple, and founder of life i design. I am best known for my online classes and book Watercolor Made Simple. My goal with everything I teach is to make art approachable and to encourage my fellow artists to explore, grow, play and enjoy their creative practice!
I created The Artist Lounge as a way to create a space and opportunity to help nurture your personal art practice whether you’re just getting started or coming back to your creativity after a break.
In my own journey, I’ve learned that making art isn’t just about skill, it’s about showing up, trying new things, and creating a practice that feels fulfilling and fun - especially when we can do it in community!
Never miss an update! New posts are emailed 4x a month on Tuesdays where you’ll get them directly to your email inbox. Each week’s email will have a theme including things like; tutorials, traceables, or inspiration to have you making art and enjoying the process. When you download the Substack app, you get access to our community of fellow artists as well as all previous emails too!
For a spam-free, ad-free reading experience, plus audio and community features, get the Substack app.
What you get when you join The Artist Lounge crew!
Tools designed to help grow your personal art skills and making your personal art practice more enjoyable by…
🎨 Monthly creative prompts to inspire you to paint regularly as you grow your art skills
✍️ Traceables or tutorials to take the guesswork out of what to create create next so you can get right down to making art
🧠 Studio thoughts and stories that offer encouragement and insight into what my personal studio time looks like as an artist
💬 Occasional live chats/monthly tutorials, where you can ask questions and connect with myself and others in our community
🖌️ A behind the scene look at my personal art practice and business to help you more along your own personal journey
👩🏻🎨 Connect with fellow artists through commenting and sharing your thoughts, what you are working on and encouraging others in the Lounge when using the Substack app
💛 A gentle nudge to play, explore, and enjoy your art making your way
My favorite part is being part of a community of people who share your interests. Participate in the comments section, or support this work with a subscription. I don’t know about you, but I am craving more connection and community myself. This is where you’ll get direct access to me, your host, Nicki!
Whether you’re exploring new mediums, experimenting with your watercolor art style, or just craving a consistent rhythm in your art making, The Artist Lounge is here to support you!
No pressure. No perfection. Just inspiration, community, and creativity, one post at a time.
Subscribe now to begin a more joyful, relaxed, and inspired art practice, right from your own cozy studio space.
Let’s create something beautiful together.
xo,
Nicki
