Nino Studio · Seattle
A little more art in your life.
Art to live with. Creativity to make your own.
Art has a funny way of making life a little more interesting.
It invites us to slow down, get curious, see things differently, and maybe loosen up a little.
Whether you're here to find art you love or make something of your own, I'm glad you're here.
Collect · Original paintings
Art to live with
You don't have to understand art to enjoy it. Sometimes it's the colors, the shapes, or something you can't quite explain. It makes you smile, sparks a memory, or simply feels right.
Create
Make something. See what happens.
Remember when making things was just fun? Before worrying about whether it was good, or what anyone else might think? These are places to experiment, make a mess, and rediscover that freedom.
In person
Workshops & Retreats
Small gatherings for painters who want to loosen up, trust their instincts, and make work that feels like their own.
Online membership
Spice Art Club
A space to show up, make art, ask questions, and keep going alongside other artists on a similar journey.
Start here
Abstract Art for Beginners
New to abstract painting? A gentle place to begin, at your own pace.
Private events · Seattle
Artcuterie
A creative buffet where your group can relax, experiment, and make art without pressure or perfection.
Prints & books
Small ways to bring art home
Nino's Auction House
Every so often, a painting goes to auction.
From time to time, I release a single original for live bidding, one piece at a time. Auctions are a surprise, and my mailing list hears about them first. Sign up so you don't miss the next one.
Every month
Art in your mailbox, every month.
Start small. Live with art. Each month, a little something from my studio arrives in your mailbox. You won't know exactly what's coming. Neither will I. That's part of the fun.
Choose a signed print or a one-of-a-kind original.
About Nino
A little less perfect. A little more free. A little more you.
I'm an abstract artist, designer, and someone who still loves the feeling of not knowing exactly what will happen next.
I rarely know where a painting is going when I begin. Sometimes it starts with a color, a shape, a memory, or something that catches my attention. I follow my curiosity and see where it takes me.
I believe art isn't just about what we make or what hangs on our walls. It's also about how it makes us feel, what we discover, and the little ways it brings us back to ourselves.
Kind words
From collectors and students
“I purchased a small snack piece several years ago and am still in love with it. I usually rotate the art I’ve collected, but this small artwork always stays on the wall.”
Paula Weed · Collector“Nino’s beautiful painting is the centerpiece of our dining area and kitchen. It is alive and joyous, and perfectly complements the design of our home.”
Nelle & Matt · Collectors“I'm a big fan of your art, including your clever titles. The thank-you note, and later a stamped postcard with your art to mail to a friend, was the icing on the cake!”
Page Leggett · Collector“I feel a lightness and more joy has been brought back into my practice.”
Barbara Helton · Workshop“This workshop reminded me how fun and experimental the painting process can be — just try something, if it doesn’t work, add something else. It’s just paint!”
Darlene Laguna · Workshop“I love the encouragement and sharing that takes place in this community. I also get a lot out of the feedback sessions … There’s a wonderful sense of playfulness here too!”
Karen Miraldi · Spice Art ClubCollaborations
Where the work lives
Museo Gallery
Whidbey Island
Atlantis The Royal
Dubai
Nordstrom
Bellevue
Art and Light Gallery
South Carolina
Mari Tower
Bellevue
Ryan James Fine Arts
Kirkland
Debbie’s Residence
Singapore
The Baker’s Residence
Seattle
Hanessa Kitchen
Bandung
Jenny’s Residence
Ballard
Nordstrom
Bellevue
Nordstrom
Washington Square, Tigard, Oregon
Trade program
Working with designers
I love collaborating with interior designers, architects and art consultants to find the right piece for a space. Trade partners receive a special rate on original work.
Conversations
Talking about the work
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