Uncategorized – Nicole Smeltzer

On Monday, Mindy and I installed the paintings for my solo exhibition “In the Garden” at the gallery in the Outdoor Country Club (Mostly Mindy.)

There are 20 paintings total available for purchase, some of which have never been exhibited before! If you get the chance, please go visit and see them in person or look and buy online at https://e.givesmart.com/events/L20/i/.

I’ll be featuring paintings individually over the next few weeks on my instagram account, so give that a follow if you’d like to learn more, or join me for a meet-and-greet on October 24 from 5-6PM at the Outdoor Country Club.

September 24, 2025 by Nicole Smeltzer Categories: UncategorizedTags: art exhibiton, art for sale, bird art, botanical art, watercolor painting Leave a comment

I am delighted that my recent watercolor painting Gray Cat in the Strawberry Patch was selected for publication in Uppercase Magazine! One my favorite magazines, Uppercase showcases crafts, design, typography and illustration. Each issue is a feast for the eyes. Flip through a virtual copy and check it out!

watercolor on paper, mounted to cradled wood panel, sealed with cold wax, 16″x16″

Like many of my paintings, this one was done with a limited palette featuring one of my newest favorite colors, pyrrole orange. It makes such juicy reds and pinks and really stands out on its own as well. The cat is inspired by my own gray cat, Gigi Babycat, who insists on being involved in the art studio. I also really love painting strawberries in general and am hoping to design a repeat pattern with them in the future as a fabric design.

Gray Cat in the Strawberry Patch will be a part of my upcoming solo show in York, PA this fall. Stay tuned for more information on that!

July 17, 2025 by Nicole Smeltzer Categories: UncategorizedTags: art process, cat painting, gray cat, strawberry painting, uppercase magazine, watercolor painting 1 Comment