Let’s explore the fun of creating art! You will discover new techniques, be inspired to create, read stories of creative adventure and more. We'll talk about all things photography and painting. 

Hobbyists, this is your blog for creating and nurturing your art hobby!
 
By Natalie Rotman Cote, Natalie's Art, LLC
 
Check out my feature on #annesuniverse 😎 Aug 23, 2024

 

This week, I've had the honor and good fortune to be featured on Anne LaFollette’s blog and to be interviewed in her weekly live broadcast to her community #annesuniverse! Anne is my art business m...

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Love flowers? This blog is for you! 🌼 Aug 14, 2024

 

Flowers! Who doesn’t love flowers? 🌻 I love them. Van Gogh loved them.  We all love them! One of my first photography interests was learning how to photograph flowers. My goals were to showcase the...

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Take a Walk - A Photo Walk! Aug 07, 2024

 

Are you looking for creative inspiration? A little exercise maybe? Some fun time out in nature, the city, or along the coast? Even in your own neighborhood or backyard? I’ve got a great suggestion ...

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What the heck is HEIC? Aug 01, 2024

What the heck is a .heic file? 🤔 This question came in as an idea for a blog post from a reader and I thought yeah, I wonder about that too!  If you have a fairly new model iPhone (11+) you know just ...

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The Story Behind the Image - Spring "Snow" Jul 24, 2024

While volunteering for “The Art of Recovery” program, I took my student art partner to Prescott Park. This park is a true gem on the seacoast of New Hampshire, USA. It is filled with beautiful flowers...

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The Story Behind The Image - Running Deer Jul 16, 2024

This image evokes a bit of mystery. I am often asked ‘how did you get that image?’. It is such a fun story that I have to share it with you here. Read on for the story behind this image and my two big...

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The Story Behind the Image - Orange Daylily Jul 12, 2024

This flower image is packed with meaning for me. It’s just a simple flower but it has a story. And that story is what inspired me to create this image.

The story

My dad was an avid gardener. He had ...

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Got lots of vacation photos? Here's my process for getting organized. Jul 05, 2024

Great trip but too many photos!

If you are like me, you take way too many trip photos! It’s so easy in the digital age to take tons of photos. Think of your last trip (or day trip to someplace fun). ...

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Behind-the-scenes Fluid Art Painting Jun 26, 2024

Are you curious about fluid art painting (aka paint pouring)? If so, here is a behind-the-scenes look at my recent fluid art painting session.

One of my favorite painting techniques is fluid art pain...

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