Sometimes we feel as if we are losing ourselves in this wild whirlwind called life. And creating art is very powerful to reconnect with ourselves again.

A few weeks ago, we were sitting on the terrace of a restaurant in Paphos, witnessing this amazing sunset. The colors grew more intense with every passing minute.

In my hometown, there is a special place that will forever be connected to wedding memories: The Evenburg. Painting this castle brings all the beautiful memories together…

You don’t always have to mix colors, to create a stunning color palette. This palette contains some of my favorite pigments and started as an autumn color palette with a twist…

Have you ever wondered what the difference between cheaper paints and more expensive ones looks like? I certainly did! So I made a test to compare them directly…

It's time for a little painting session! Today, we take a little trip to Europe's Northern Countries while we paint a cute house in Scandi Style. 

There are certain rules and principles I follow when creating a realistic painting. For me, parts of it happen subconsciously, but still, I follow these principles. They will help you to grow in the craft, even as a beginner. 

The three colors Perylene Green, Raw Sienna and Indigo, are a fixed part of my personal watercolor box. But if you don't have them, I will show you how you can mix them from two different colors.

Flowers are a great element to let your sketchbook pages shine! They help us to capture the essence of a place. So let’s paint this orchid from the Monte Palace Tropical Garden in Madeira step by step.

For Watercolor Painting, we need high-quality brushes. Of course, it's fair that good quality comes at a certain price. But if we can make them last longer, it will save us money.

The Nine Arches Bridge in Sri Lanka is a famous landmark. Its special charm comes from the fact that it is located in the middle of the jungle and surrounded by lush greenery. In this Post, I share how I painted it step by step.

Discover 3 Watercolor Art Videos by Nicole Lommel. If you like watercolor inspiration, these videos are a perfect fit for you.

Have you ever experienced this weird feeling that time expands when you slow down? I know this feeling very well from painting. I'm so passionate about painting, but it's the most relaxing thing as well.

Learn how to paint a postcard with a fairytale feeling. Capture your memories and get some tips on how to start a painting like this.

A creative hobby isn’t a waste of time. It’s an investment in yourself. So if you need to fill your inner tank again, it’s time to do something for yourself!

Trees come in all shapes, sizes, and even colors. Here we will paint 3 different trees together with pictures showing every step.

Working in layers is one of the most important technqiues when it comes to Watercolor Painting. The first layers often look dull and flat, but if you keep going, everything comes to life eventually.

Is it possible to swap household duties with painting? I’m sure it is. We just need a good plan to make it happen…

If you start with Watercolor Painting in a style you find in my work, you don’t need to buy violets or greens. In fact, it’s better to mix them. So here I show you how to do that.

There are some pitfalls you should avoid when working wet in wet. These are the most common mistakes: