Nicole Stremlow Monahan is dedicated to bring quality Illustration to people around the world and Art Classes for kids and adults in Woodinville Washington, minutes from Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell and Seattle. Check out Nicole Stremlow Monahan's Destination Art Retreats!

I am contacted for many reasons in request of Illustrations. Most recently I was contacted to create an illustration to be used in combination with a gift ce...

I try to draw from real life whenever possible and so when I was hired to illustrate for a book with the main character as a real bunny, I jumped on the chan...

It is so fun each fall meeting all the new students, reconnecting with students who take a break over the summer and getting back into the swing of regular w...

During the summer months we all look for fun activities to do with our family and to spend some time outside. One option is to bring friends or family to the...

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I love the rare few times it snows in our area. It is so beautiful and quiet.

I love the start of the New Year, it is a time to start fresh with new ideas, plans, and goals. I can't wait for all to come in 2019!

I love doing work on commission whether it is an illustration or a Fine Art painting. The process to find out what my client wants and how to best portray it...

This spring has been amazingly busy with completing the Peacepoles in downtown woodinville, being on the studio tour and taking my students to Morocco for an...

Stop by my studio on June 9th or 10th to see the studio and my art! While you are here, visit with the goats and chickens and walk our woodland trail. Fun fo...

The weather has been so nice this week, I took many of the art classes outside! So nice and relaxing to hear the birds and creek.

Come to the studio for class or to hire me to create something special for you:) Spring is the perfect time!

I love the spring, it is a time of new growth, warmth, and new beginnings. Time to start working out in the garden and greenhouse to plant seeds with great a...

We often do printmaking classes and workshops in the studio. Here is a Valentine's Day inspired print.

I read a great article today about how art has no boundaries or rules, it is limitless, it helps people explore more options and have an open mind to solve p...

Many people believe that to be a good artist, you must be born that way. I do not agree. Now, some people are given a an extra bonus gift to draw or paint, b...

Tombow MONO Zero Eraser, Round 2.3 mm. (click to buy) This little amazing eraser is beyond nice. It is a neccessity. Do you ever need to get into a tiny spot...

Andrew Wyeth was an amazing artist who painted in a quiet but powerful way. His paintings are almost whispering and some might say a bit spooky with emotion ...