Nicki Traikos - life i design

Nicki Traikos - life i design

Hi! I'm Nicki Traikos, Artist, Author, and Instructor from historic Unionville which is north of Toronto 🇨🇦.

On my channel, you can expect to videos, tutorials, and chats about watercolor painting, art, and inspiration for daily practices to help boost your creativity, and add a little more beauty to your everyday life! 🎨

I'm best known for my popular watercolor classes and book, Watercolor Made Simple. My passion for art and sharing my love for art stems from a place of making art more approachable, simple, and helping you to feel more confident in your art practice.

Do me a favour and hit subscribe so that you're one of the first to know when I publish new content as I have lots in store for you in 2024 and I would hate for you to miss a thing! (I also overuse exclamation points and love emojis too and totally own both 🤣 )

I'm happy you are here and feel free to leave comments so I know what you are enjoying and want to see more of

Cheers to living a life you design
Nicki x

Art Books for Artists

Art Books for Artists

Sketching for Watercolor

Sketching for Watercolor

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  • @marjoriedefibaugh1878
    @marjoriedefibaugh1878Күн бұрын

    Lovely!

  • @juliamccarthy1977
    @juliamccarthy19774 күн бұрын

    I am learning, one video at a time, with your bright and cheery personality thank you ❤

  • @jaynegirodat7058
    @jaynegirodat70586 күн бұрын

    Can you include a video to discuss the printing process? I am interested in which printer you use as I assume it is a high quality printer.

  • @ShoshiPlatypus
    @ShoshiPlatypus7 күн бұрын

    Very helpful - thank you very much!

  • @nature_nightowl
    @nature_nightowl11 күн бұрын

    That looks like so much fun!❤ I want to try out making my own watercolours too. Have fun and enjoy your mental health day! It's important to have these days<3

  • @susanmcallister8068
    @susanmcallister806811 күн бұрын

    Thank you!! So many videos make it so detailed and you get lost in the color.

  • @camcadams1
    @camcadams115 күн бұрын

    Great warm up.

  • @ruthfulton2079
    @ruthfulton207916 күн бұрын

    Thku Nicki this is soo helpful.

  • @rosemaryhadland7035
    @rosemaryhadland703517 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial and information, Nicki! It is very helpful!

  • @DeePare
    @DeePare17 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this! I would love to see another video on the 2nd half of your process; taking your painting from computer to greeting card. 😊

  • @janmyhre1941
    @janmyhre194119 күн бұрын

    Purchased your new book. Sharing the cost with a friend. We are both retired!

  • @drewmoorestuff
    @drewmoorestuff22 күн бұрын

    THANK YOU

  • @dezzydezi
    @dezzydezi27 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @largojunkie
    @largojunkie28 күн бұрын

    HI The hand painted sketchbook cover was created using a process known as marbling, Marbling consists of floating ink or paint on a surface to create a pattern. The colour may be simply dropped on to create random blobs or the ink/paint may be blown or swirled using an implement to create a pattern. A sheet of treated paper is then carefully placed on the paint and the pattern transfers to the paper.

  • @catherinekrause8378
    @catherinekrause8378Ай бұрын

    Do you have a video on how you make your sketchbooks? Thanks. Great video.

  • @KristineJuth
    @KristineJuthАй бұрын

    Please re release these new set as I missed out last time.

  • @balakrishna8780
    @balakrishna8780Ай бұрын

    Any online classes for calligraphy

  • @ByrdellSparks
    @ByrdellSparksАй бұрын

    From Statesville, N.C.

  • @debbrantstevens8826
    @debbrantstevens8826Ай бұрын

    You sorted sound!

  • @debbrantstevens8826
    @debbrantstevens8826Ай бұрын

    Awful sound. You have two microphones on - including the computers own microphone?

  • @umebilal6884
    @umebilal6884Ай бұрын

    what pen is it

  • @KristineJuth
    @KristineJuthАй бұрын

    Thank you for the tour of your studio. I love your antique corner; the frames, plates & vases. It is inspiring. 😊

  • @loricrawford8426
    @loricrawford8426Ай бұрын

    Very pretty. I know how hard it is when you do multiple mediums. I do oil, acrylic, watercolor, fused glass and resin. Need space for each one but love my space.

  • @moonfairy100
    @moonfairy100Ай бұрын

    Replay

  • @Skinnychelle48
    @Skinnychelle48Ай бұрын

    I believe thus 100 percent!❤

  • @h.k.250
    @h.k.250Ай бұрын

    I love sketchbooks or watercolour journals! I've done "Sketching for watercolour" course and now doing "Creative freedom in sketchbook". I like this video too. I love the colour of Rose matter! I should play around in journals, that way I can improve my painting skills. I like your way of teaching which is very effective as well as enjoyable.

  • @h.k.250
    @h.k.250Ай бұрын

    I’ve been painting with your courses since I bought all your courses. I love doing it every day. Thank you for sharing your skills and experience! I want to learn more.

  • @sherylhill9455
    @sherylhill9455Ай бұрын

    You are 100% right.

  • @deecastelli
    @deecastelliАй бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your portraits. When I started practicing on my own it felt more authentic as I discover my own style. I'm a hands on learner so watching a tutorial and then practicing on my own is best for me. Sometimes I go back and review a tutorial and fine tune another version is another way I practice. Your teaching style has been so good for me and I often hear myself thinking "I don't love it but I'm going to go with it" and am often surprised at the outcome!

  • @impala1022
    @impala1022Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video. For a card, what paper do you scan to?

  • @cieletmer7213
    @cieletmer7213Ай бұрын

    Awesome thank you!!!

  • @ruthfulton2079
    @ruthfulton2079Ай бұрын

    I just shredded lots of old cards I could have used like this. Wasn't thinking creatively. Thku Nicki for the ideas.

  • @createdatclinker
    @createdatclinkerАй бұрын

    Bookmaking yes!

  • @ByrdellSparks
    @ByrdellSparksАй бұрын

    Would love to see a video on how to make a book.

  • @lifeidesign
    @lifeidesignАй бұрын

    I'll be adding a new Creative Studio Session where I'll show how I made the book in the video as well as continue on the abstract art collage making journey. You can have a look here www.lifeidesign.com/creative-studio-sessions. I hope you can join me!

  • @wendyb7993
    @wendyb7993Ай бұрын

    Fabulous thanks

  • @LyndaKlein-yq7xq
    @LyndaKlein-yq7xqАй бұрын

    Hi Nikki Can you tell me the best type of watercolour journal sketchbook to get and where to get it? I’m in Canada and I’ve looked around, but I’m having a hard time finding a good one at a reasonable price.Thank you 🪷

  • @lifeidesign
    @lifeidesignАй бұрын

    Hi Lynda, I hear you! That's why I have started to make some to be honest. So my favorite one is by Strathmore as the paper is great quality. You can sometimes find them on sale but I'd check an art supply store, Amazon, and even Indigo books carries them. They are not cheap, but you will be pleased with the quality. Etcher also make some great ones, I find they are quite expensive as well. I have been trying to source some, so if I find good quality options at a decent price, I will share with my community for sure!

  • @mymagicaljourney180
    @mymagicaljourney180Ай бұрын

    THANK YOU ❤

  • @susankoons5968
    @susankoons5968Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @nancybissel-co7338
    @nancybissel-co7338Ай бұрын

    I have always wanted to paint watercolor! I am so encouraged that I might actually be able to do this from your videos! Thank you!

  • @lifeidesign
    @lifeidesignАй бұрын

    Feel free to join a class to get started! Watercolors Made Simple is my most popular class. You can also try my new book www.watercolormadesimple.com.

  • @wendyb7993
    @wendyb7993Ай бұрын

    So great to hear you say how much more versatile it is to have books instead of technology I just ordered it thanks so much 🥰

  • @lifeidesign
    @lifeidesignАй бұрын

    Thanks so much!! Enjoy

  • @jolovesnailart
    @jolovesnailartАй бұрын

    You are so right, and it goes for everything in life you want to grow in. I have started recently your Watercolor made simple course and practicing is becoming more and more fun and make me curious and eager to learn more. Practicing teaches me about me too and helps to overcome the obstacles I create for myself like in patience and perfectionism. I am so grateful and happy to have started this. I am suffering from Long-covid, fibromyalgy and ME/CFS and this is something I can do, even if for a short time and not every day but that does not matter, I am creating and that feels great 🤗🥰

  • @saza7305
    @saza7305Ай бұрын

    Your studio is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @dianalange8465
    @dianalange84652 ай бұрын

    I appreciate your kindness and encouragement

  • @yayagazab4449
    @yayagazab44492 ай бұрын

    Looks like an omniflex nib.

  • @joycehenderson8209
    @joycehenderson82092 ай бұрын

    Hi Nikki, I just received your book today and can't wait to dive into it! Im also taking your classes, I really like your style.

  • @lifeidesign
    @lifeidesignАй бұрын

    Thank you so much Joyce! Enjoy and hope you paint a ton!