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
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Hello! I’m Natalie Rotman Cote, a retired Software Engineer turned full-time Artist, and I’m just getting started at blogging. Since my blog is about making time for our creativity,...
