Spice Art Club
Online creative community · with Nino
Spice Art Club
Make more art. Trust yourself more. Find your people.
A supportive community for artists who want to grow their work, find what feels like them, and build a creative practice that lasts.
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- Where
- OnlineStart anytime, go at your own pace
- Live
- Weekly Zoom60–90 minutes, always recorded
- Monthly
- $64 / month
- Annual
- $640 / year2 months free
What becomes possible
A body of work that feels steady, true, and fully yours.
You show up with less pressure and more clarity. Your work begins to connect because it’s honest, not forced.
You trust your instincts. Painting becomes part of your life.
You build a body of work that feels steady, true, and fully yours — something you can return to, year after year.
The heart of Spice
“Spice” is about courage — the small, honest choices you make again and again.
Like ingredients in a dish, different marks, ideas, and voices come together. Sometimes smooth. Sometimes strange. Always richer together.
This is for you if
- You want to create more consistently — without burning out
- You’re craving freedom and thoughtful structure in your art practice
- You want to feel more like you in your work — honest, imperfect, and real
- You’re tired of creating in isolation and want to feel part of something
- You’ve started and stopped too many times, and you’re ready to gently recommit
- You believe creativity is a long game — and you don’t have to do it alone
- You value growth, play, and a community that supports you exactly as you are
It’s probably not for you if
- You value competition over community
- You’re entirely content with your current practice and don’t need help or inspiration
- You’re looking for a quick, get-rich fix
- You take yourself too seriously
What you’ll find inside
Structure and freedom, every week
Weekly live Zoom — pull up a chair
A casual weekly session to make art together, share work, ask questions, troubleshoot, or simply connect while creating. Part focus session, part accountability, part creative hangout. About 60–90 minutes, always recorded.
Inside my studio
An intimate look at my creative process — behind-the-scenes, work in progress, small and big wins, and new series launches. Plus early access to new initiatives and members-only pricing on artwork and events.
On-demand course
The Five Stages to Sustainable Art Practice — a clear, approachable framework that helps you understand where you are in your journey, and how to move forward with confidence.
Weekly demos & tips
Short, focused demos that walk you through essential concepts and creative techniques, supporting your progress at every stage.
Monthly art challenge
A fresh theme each month to stretch your imagination, invite play, and keep your creative energy flowing. Share your work, try new ideas, and connect with others.
Mindscape series
90% mindset, 10% strategy. A podcast-style series on the inner work of being an artist — mental blocks, creative resistance, and building awareness so you can move with more ease and trust.
Bonus
- Art Potluck — a virtual gallery exclusively for Spice members
- In-person group exhibitions
- Virtual shoutouts on Instagram
Two roads
From stuck to steady
The typical road
- Unsustainable art practice
- Stressful
- Inconsistent
- Stuck and lost
- Alone, isolated, no network
- Unmotivated
- No clear voice
- Lack of sales
- Burnout
- Stiff, tight, tense
- Lack of resources
- Self-doubt
The road with Spice
- Fun, free, and loose
- Sustainable art practice
- Inner peace
- Consistent practice
- Mastery
- Clear voice
- Confident
- Supportive environment
- Abundant ideas and resources
- More sales
- Inspired
- Growth
- Balanced
Membership
Choose your rhythm
Full access to everything inside — live calls, recordings, courses, demos, challenges, and the community.
Monthly
$64per monthAnnual · 2 months free
$640per yearRegistration is currently closed
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Your host
I’m Nino.
A designer and abstract artist with over 27 years of creative experience.
For a long time, I kept those two worlds separate. Design was my profession — structured, functional, built to serve. Art was personal — intuitive, expressive, a way to process the world and feel free.
About seven years ago, something shifted. I started to see that these two practices weren’t opposites — they were partners. Design gave me the ability to build systems that support consistency. Art reminded me to trust the unknown, stay playful, and let go.
That’s the balance behind Spice Art Club: a space where structure and freedom meet, where showing up matters more than being polished, and where your art gets to grow on your own terms, in your own rhythm.
The community
Every bowl is different.
Same vessel, filled a hundred ways. Each member brings their own marks, their own pace, their own story, and the bowl takes the shape of their journey.
Come as you are. Grow together.
Spice stories
From members
“I have learned to trust myself. I have learned to simplify. I could go on, I have 100 good things to say, but I am trying to simplify. haha.”
Mia Stilwell Hinchey“Spice Art Club has changed my life! Before spice I would sit on YouTube and watch all your videos over and over. Then came the opportunity for a direct line to you! You have no idea how grateful I am and how much I’ve learned, but continue to learn from you.”
Hayley Gecelter“I have been a member of Spice Art Club for a little over a year. In this safe place, as a beginning artist, I am learning daily about process over results and how to just post my artwork for accountability, letting go of more results. So much generosity and support from my Spicey Art Pals!”
Vicki Seastrom“I feel I have more confidence when throwing the paint around (on the canvas, I mean). The paint on the floor, well that has always been there. I am less judgmental of my work. Just letting it flow. Also working in shorter bursts of time so I stop earlier before I have created mud. That alone was a huge step forward.”
Nancy Fern“I love the variety and especially appreciate being able to go to recordings when I am able. I work full time and can’t always attend live events.”
Barbara Weber“This is my favorite type of lesson — it helps me — to hear you consider changes, what you are thinking, and how relates to design and what you do and show/talk about what happens — thank you, Nino!”
Debra Stanis“Last Friday’s session has been really freeing me up, a lot of my fears have disappeared since then, thank you and the Club!”
Benedicte Allee“I’m also enjoying sticking my sketches on the wall, like little bits of me, the parts that I like and the parts I don’t. I’m listening to the inner child who just wants to play and trying to ignore the judge. Thanks, Nino and everyone, for inspiring me to get back into the art kitchen!”
Josefina Zorrilla“He’s got a lighthearted but diligent approach to art-making that resonates with me.”
Darla Myers“I love the encouragement and sharing that takes place in this community. I also get a lot out of the feedback sessions and am enjoying the videos you’ve created … There’s a wonderful sense of playfulness here too!”
Karen Miraldi“I can watch this for hours! It’s as exciting as a nice film on Netflix!”
Loes van de RidderMy art practice manifesto
- This is your safe space.
- Experiment often, and be your true self.
- Get clear on your WHY. If you don’t know your WHY, keep working anyway.
- Listen to others’ points of view.
- Share your point of view.
- Quiet down your heart, and listen to your intuition.
- Your art is your story. Say it authentically.
- You have it in you!
- You are uniquely beautiful; paint that!
- Turn it upside down, or let it sit for a while.
- It’s only paint.
- Be kind, and give more.
- Take your practice seriously, don’t take yourself too seriously.
- Incremental progress.
- Perfection is not what you’re looking for.
- Be a knowledge sponge.
- The process is more sacred than the art itself.
- Learn, make, share, let go, repeat.
FAQ
Good to know
When does the membership start and finish?
It’s entirely self-paced. You can start anytime and revisit previous lessons at your own pace.
How long do I have access?
As long as you’re a member, you have unlimited access to all the courses and the community, on any device you own.
Is this for beginners or advanced artists?
Both. Beginners build strong foundations, while more experienced artists strengthen intuition, clarity, and endurance through ongoing practice.
Can I get one-to-one feedback from you?
Yes. I give direct feedback on your work during our live Zoom calls and recorded sessions. You can also ask me questions through recorded messages or regular posts.
Will I learn color, design, and other fundamentals?
Yes. The five-stage course covers starting, editing, and finishing your paintings, including sketching, color, and design.
Will I learn about running an art business?
The final stage of the course is dedicated to it. I share my own experience, including what works and what doesn’t.
Can I contact you for guidance?
Absolutely — through our chat channel, or ask the community for ideas. Collaboration often leads to the best ideas.
How often is new content added?
Weekly, including monthly challenges and mini workshops to keep your practice fresh.
What kind of community support can I expect?
You’ll be part of a supportive community of artists — discussions, sharing your work, constructive feedback, and collaborating on projects.
Will I need new art supplies?
If you already make acrylic art, you may have most of them. My go-to supplies include Montana and Posca markers, any acrylic paints, color pencils, a chip flat brush, buckets, and shop towels. You’ll get the full list inside the club, and you can see my favorites on my supplies page.
Can I pause my membership?
Yes. If you need to take a break, just contact us to arrange it.
Do you offer discounts?
You get two months free with an annual membership. Keep an eye on announcements for other special offers.
What if I’m unhappy with the membership?
Contact us within three days of the next subscription charge and we’ll cancel your membership. We don’t offer refunds on memberships, but we’re committed to making sure you have a good experience — write to hello@nino.studio with any concerns.
What makes Spice different?
You get an inside look at the real, hands-on process of running my studio, gallery, and design work — practical, not just theory. I blend curiosity, fearless creativity, and honest self-expression with just enough structure to help you grow with clarity and confidence, so your practice feels nourishing, not overwhelming.
P.S.
We’re saving you a seat.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to keep going. Come as you are. Make what you can. Let your art meet you where you are.