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Cathy Nichols - Mixed Media Artist, Teacher & Oracle Deck Creator

NEW - Original Mini Paintings for Spring!

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

No surprise here, but the bright Spring color palette is in my happy zone, and I'm so thrilled to share 3 new birth flower paintings for March, April and May.

You can see the new pieces below, and, if the original in your birth month is sold, I'm happy to create a print for you. Just hit reply to this email, and I'll create one just for you!

And, this is the last week to join Joy of Painting - The Year of Color. You can watch the trailer, see student testimonials (they have made incredible progress!!) and see the details with this link.

With affection and gratitude,

xox, Cathy

New Spring Birth Flower Paintings!

​ March - Daffodil, April - Daisy, May - Lily of the Valley​

Take a class with me!

I have some great options coming up this summer & fall. Joy of Painting, my ongoing monthly membership of painting courses, is open for enrollment until July 15. When you sign up, you also get my HUGE Color Master Class as a free bonus. This is a great value and option for you if you'd like to check out my teaching style at a very affordable price.

OR, if you'd like a more self-contained class with LIVE meet-ups, Art Journal Alchemy, a 6-week journey of creativity, visualization, and LOTS of great ideas (all with demos) to feed your inner artist, starts on September 15.

Some kind words from my past students...

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  • 15+ step-by-step mixed-media lessons​
    Inspiring video demos guiding you through imaginative journal projects. All pre-recorded with lifetime access to watch forever.
  • Soulful creative prompts​
    Encouraging deep reflection, emotional connection, and intuitive creativity.
  • Three live Zoom sessions​
    An opening circle, midway live painting party, and closing "Gallery Show" to nurture community and celebrate your progress.
  • Painting from intuition and imagination​
    Cultivate confidence to explore your personal stories and creative instincts.
  • Supportive community​
    Share insights, ideas, and artwork in a safe, inspiring environment.

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Stay in touch on Instagram @cathynicholsart​

Cathy Nichols - Mixed Media Artist, Teacher & Oracle Deck Creator

Making magic with color, collage, and a sprinkle of soul.

Hi, I’m Cathy Nichols — mixed media artist, teacher, and lover of all things color and story. I help women reconnect with their creativity through joyful painting, expressive art journaling, and soulful visual storytelling. I’m the creator of Joy of Painting, Art Journal Alchemy, and Create Your Own Oracle Deck - three signature online courses that celebrate beauty, imperfection, and personal expression. I’m also the artist behind three bestselling oracle decks — The Synchronicity Deck, Story Cards, and The Flower Medicine Deck — all designed to inspire intuitive insight and creativity. Whether I'm teaching color theory, leading retreats, or painting birds and blooms, my goal is to help others make art that feels both magical and meaningful.

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