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What is Sfumato? Leonardo da Vinci’s Secret to Soft, Realistic Portraits
Discover the sfumato painting technique made famous by da Vinci—what it is, how it works, and why every portrait artist should know it.

Naima Namaste
Aug 62 min read


Coming Home to Your Feminine Power: A Gentle Guide Back to Creativity
Reconnect with your feminine power through creativity and softness. This gentle guide helps you return to your true self, one brushstroke at a time.

Naima Namaste
Jul 243 min read


What Is Feminine Art? A Journey Through Nature, Soul & Original Paintings for Sale
Explore the meaning of feminine art and discover original oil paintings inspired by nature and the wild feminine spirit. Shop soulful, one-of-a-kind artworks today.

Naima Namaste
May 274 min read


Discovering the Beauty of Clair-Obscur: A Personal Journey
Explore the beauty of clair-obscur (chiaroscuro) painting with artist tips, symbolism, and easy techniques for beginners. Learn how light and shadow can bring emotion and depth to your art.

Naima Namaste
May 193 min read


8 Tips to Paint Like an Impressionist: Advices from a French Artist.
French artist Naïma shares personal reflections and heartfelt tips on how to paint like an Impressionist; inspired by her roots in Normandy.

Naima Namaste
May 155 min read


Painting from the Soul of Giverny: My New Series Inspired by Claude Monet’s Floral Garden
Discover Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny through the eyes of a French artist. Explore my new series inspired by Monet’s legacy, nature, and the poetry of flowers.

Naima Namaste
May 124 min read


Stepping Into Your Soft Era: The Meaning Behind the Soft Era Girl Movement
Discover the meaning of the Soft Era Girl and how this feminine energy inspires my symbolic art, blending women and nature.

Naima Namaste
Apr 162 min read


Paint Your Way Back to Yourself: A Gentle Invitation to Slow down and Create
Reconnect with your feminine energy through watercolor. A gentle, personal reflection on healing, creativity, and making time for your inner self.

Naima Namaste
Apr 122 min read


Reproduction of a Pre-Raphaelite oil painting - John William Waterhouse " Boreas".
Discover the inspiration behind my reinterpretation of J.W. Waterhouse’s "Boreas". This article explores the painting’s connection to wild

Naima Namaste
Apr 32 min read


Exploring the Influence of Romanticism movement
Romanticism is an artistic, literary and philosophical movement that profoundly marked the beginning of the 19th century.

Naima Namaste
Mar 162 min read


Transform Your Home with Charming French Country Wall Art. Discover my Latest serie: the French Riviera
Discover my latest series of Frenchcountry art with you inspired by the French Riviera.

Naima Namaste
Feb 262 min read


The Energy of the Snake: A Journey of Transformation and Intuition for the Sacred Feminine
Embrace the Year of the Snake and awaken your sacred feminine energy. Join our transformative art retreat in the South of France to reconnec

Naima Namaste
Jan 293 min read


Crafting My Own Watercolor Painting Palette with Ceramic in SoCal!
Naima shares her experience crafting her own ceramic watercolor palette.

Naima Namaste
Dec 15, 20242 min read


Exploring L'Orangerie: A Journey Through Claude Monet's Waterlilies in Paris
I'm Naïma, a Fine Artist from Normandy. Today I'm taking you with me to visit Claude Monet Waterlilies.

Naima Namaste
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Elevate your style with a 100 paintings challenge!
Elevate your style an creativity with a 100 paintings challenge. Follow Naïma's tips to succeed in this amazing experience.

Naima Namaste
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Fragments of Dreams: Uncovering Naïma Namaste's Journey to Artistic Success
Naïma Namaste's rise as an artist is a captivating story filled with passion and determination.

Naima Namaste
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Mastering Impressionist Brushstrokes using vibrant colors
Today I would like to share with you my process on how I myself paint like an impressionist. First I would like to tell you what it means...

Naima Namaste
Oct 22, 20242 min read


How to Cultivate Love and Positivity in Your Life this September
A mindful day in French chateau. Plein air paintings and new beginnings.

Naima Namaste
Sep 3, 20242 min read


The Artistic Influence of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild: Exploring The Rose Festival and its Inspiring Gardens to paint plein air.
Spending a day painting plein air at Villa Ephrussi, visiting the gardens and finding inspiration.

Naima Namaste
May 5, 20242 min read


"Channeling the Spirit of French Masters (Monet, Renoir, Cézanne...), an artist way of life"
Being in the same spaces as the masters is incredibly inspiring; sensing their presence and imagining what it was like for them to paint...

Naima Namaste
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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