Nicole Belval Art

"Biding His Time" Acrylic & Pastel 11x14" 2018 1st Place Mixed Media - NAAA It's that time of year! Shows, exhibits and workshops, Oh my! So far you've had a chance to see my art at the Arts on the Green in New London, NH., and at the Greeley Park Art Show in Nashua, NH. I've had a lot of fun at these two (new to me) venues. Here are some photos from the latest show in Greeley Park. One of the most exciting parts of the Greeley Park show was that I received first place in mi

I hope everyone is enjoying this summer weather and managing to stay cool when it has been above 90 degrees! I'm more of an autumn gal but I am happy to be out and about doing all kinds of art related events. The photo above is at the annual Keene Art Walk 2018. I have my display in the window behind me as I work on a fawn. I still haven't finished or named this piece yet, but I hope to complete it before the month is over. (Display at the Keene Art Walk in the Edwards Jones

Well, I'm really struggling to come with 7 more things about me that matter...I can't really think of much. So instead of dragging this out for another week I'm going to just list the final 7 here and hopefully will have some new artwork to share with you this week. Podcasts Day 22 - I LOVE them. I listen to them for several hours a day. Going in the car? Podcast. Cleaning the house? Podcast. Exercising? Podcast. Creating some art? Podcast. You get the picture... I have a var

Yup...this is definitely not in my comfort zone. I like to hide in the shadows, I'm a wall flower, I don't want to be noticed. So no surprise about this next tidbit about me. I'M AN INTROVERT Day 8 - What's an introvert? Someone who gets their energy from solitude vs an extrovert who gains energy in social situations. I will go out for dinner or to a party or other social event, but I would much rather be home and even if I have a fabulous time I am exhausted afterwards and j

THIS IS ME... DAY 1 - I am a happily married, almost 40 year old mother of two girls. I have lived in New England my entire life. I love watching the seasons change and the natural beauty that surrounds me. I live in a wooded area that is home to many wild animals. My family and I love to watch movies, play board and card games, hike, kayak and walk the beach and play in the ocean on our annual seaside vacation. So here I am! Short hair and long...I go back and forth a lot. H