Color Splash Ranch

09/20/2026

Thank you Juror Ken Call, ​(AWS, NWS, TWSA MS) and Iowa Watercolor Society for including me in the Annual Juried Exhibition and for awarding “After the Rain Iris” the Transparency Award and including it in the Annual Traveling Show❤️ So much time and organization goes into these shows and it is not unappreciated! Other works in this years’ exhibit can be viewed at the Iowa Watercolor Society’s page.

06/04/2026

Busy weekend on deck… Let’s go!!

05/18/2026

It was great to meet you at the Marion Arts Festival- Coupon Code Enclosed! -

Hello- Thank you for checking out the COLOR SPLASH RANCH (Fine Art by Nicole P. O'Brien) booth at the Marion Arts festival! I was so thankful for the picture-perfect weather and for all the positive comments I received. I wanted to extend congratulations to Ben, the lucky drawing winner of the f...

05/04/2026

Spring Show Details and New Paintings! -

Welcome to spring!  I have been wearing my paint brushes out to build up my original watercolor inventory for this year's art show schedule.  I have included a few previews above for your viewing pleasure.  My first show of the season will be Saturday May 16th- the nationally acclaimed Marion Ar...

04/22/2026

“Irises Radiating Geometries” will also be making its way to my art shows this summer until it sells. This painting explores the contrasts and symbiotic relationships between the creates and man made spaces as well as organic and inorganic shapes. I hope it radiates a peaceful energy.

04/17/2026

Daffodils are the sign that spring is here! Enjoyed painting this in preparation for the Marion Arts Festival May 16th. Hope to see you there in person where I’ll have other new originals to share. 💐

04/12/2026

Grateful to the Iowa Artists organization, and judge David Prehm for this honor, as well as to all the artists who show up and bring inspiring work and stories to share. ❤️

04/07/2026

ATTN: UIC Local Civilians:
Central Elkader [Headquarters] is excited to host our annual UIC Art Show this year-- Operation: Art of Espionage. We grant you special access to our highly classified operation on April 8th! We're leaning into a fun spy theme this year-- the display will be open for public viewing 7:30am-4:00pm in Central's small gym.

Action Requested:
We invite you to observe closely and celebrate the dedication and imagination of nearly 200 student agents.

Be sure to vote for the "People's Choice Award" after viewing the show.
We hope you enjoy the mission and appreciate your support for our agents in the field.

04/07/2026

Spring art shows are right around the corner snd Im praying for warmer weather, so plan to paint spring until it arrives! 💐

04/03/2026

New work available ! Open Wednesday - Saturday 10-5 🎨 Great place for gifts or unique displays for the home and office.