Hi, I’m Nina
I am an artist living in Central Florida.
My work is a influenced by the colors, energies, and moments in my life. I paint in a colorful, impressionistic style. I’m not as concerned with perfection and capturing subject matter exactly as you see it, but instead, I focus on capturing feeling and meaning. Painting brings me peace, freedom, and an opportunity to celebrate beauty in the people, places and everyday moments that surround me.
I hope to convey those feelings to to you, offering a moment of happiness, a feeling of belonging and a sense of self.
Much of my creative ideas and inspirations I owe to my vibrant Hispanic family, friends and upbringing. Growing up, I was surrounded by art, richly textured serape blankets, handmade jewelry, antiques and painted terracotta pottery from Mexico. I carry those memories with me combining them with the inspiration that surrounds me in my daily life, in my travels and in my own imagination.
Currently, I paint in my home studio where I live with my handsome husband and my adorable dogs, Moto Moto and Dash.
My Journey Back to Art…
As a child, my happy place was the kitchen table surrounded by sheets of white computer paper, crayons, markers, pencils, and anything else I could find in the kitchen junk drawer. I would happily sit for hours creating stories in my head and illustrating them page by page.
Now that I think about it, not much has changed. My happy place is still my art studio with my imagination and ideas as my companions!
As an adult, I put art aside for many years (16!) while I successfully built a career in Marketing.
Inevitably, I found my way back to art. For about 5 years, it was my therapy. The only thing that would calm job stress and allow my brain to rest. I fell in love with it, again.
I began taking local art classes and connecting with kindred spirits. It felt so good to just be myself!
One night, after a particularly horrendous day at work, I booked a solo art retreat to Portland Oregon on a whim.
The universe was looking out for me that night.
I met SO MANY creative, inspiring, entrepreneurial, and ambitious women courageously living life on their own terms. The four days spent painting in that sunny Portland studio changed me forever.
After returning home from the retreat, the following thoughts played over and over again,
"Why couldn't I build a life where art had a prominent role" and also “If they can do it, then SO CAN I.”
It took me about 3 years from that point to save, prepare and finally make the changes needed to make space for my creativity, but I'm so proud to tell you that I DID IT! I believe everything happens for a reason, and so, I'm not sorry that it took me so long to get to this point. My 20+ years in marketing imparted many valuable skills that will serve me well in this new chapter.
While there have been many twists and turns along the way, I have maintained an active studio for over 5 years now and I’m grateful. I have so enjoyed connecting with collectors and other creatives online. I’ve partnered with brands including Alex and Ani, I went viral on Etsy and sold out of all of my original paintings in one day, I have signed several licensing contracts, and my work has been featured in blogs and magazines. Most recently I joined an art gallery in Winter park, FL.
But most importantly, I have been steadily growing my art practice into something I am proud of… which is something I give gratitude for every single day.
I have many goals and aspirations for my art practice and my creative business. Growth is quiet, slow and steady. If you would like to follow along on the journey, make sure to follow me on social media, @ninaramosart, or sign up for my newsletter.
Interested in collaborating? contact me, I love working with well-aligned brands.