Art to Uplift and Inspire

Art and Illustration by Dirkie Nell

Welcome to Mood Forest. Here I share my love for color and the creative process. Inspired by everyday small delights and hidden moments

Just for you

  • I create my original pieces in collections, each featuring a theme or color close to my heart. View my past collections HERE, or head over to the SHOP to see what pieces are available for purchase.

  • I offer high-quality fine art prints of art that I create digitally (like illustrations) and selected prints of my original artwork. Fine art prints are a lovely way to bring beautiful original creations into your home but at a lower cost of an original painting.

    Shop my fine art print collection HERE

Art Prints to Elevate a Space in Your Home

Recent Work

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Mood Forest Art by Lia Nell Abstract Landscape Painting Trees and Fields in Blue and Green.jpg
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View all my work

As a creative individual that has always been creating, whether painting, writing or making music, I have only committed to my art practice in recent years. My previous collections are inspired by what I love most - nature, color, hidden spaces and seeing the hand of my Creator in everything.

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Studio Look Book

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LIGHT on the land // This is one of my latest landscape paintings and it was such joy to create. I used a different palette of warm terracotta hues, yellows and blue greens for the fields and the sky. This painting really feels like it has movement
A Heart of Courage // This dreamy landscape painting is inspired by Ps. 31:24 "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart." (KJV) It speaks with a palette of dreamy pinks, moody greens, yellow ocher and a touch of blue. My wish
Valley of Remembrance // One of five new pieces that will be on display at the 'Stones of Remembrance' exhibition curated by @the_voice_collective_art 'In the valley of remembrance my soul finds peace.' A palette of sage, lilac and earthy peach t