Nathaniel J. Bice
@njbice.bsky.social
An artist in San Francisco. Plein air gouache paintings, figure drawing, and queer art.
Find my work at Queer Arts Featured in the Castro and with The Spooky Haus co-op.
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Find my work at Queer Arts Featured in the Castro and with The Spooky Haus co-op.
njbice.com
shop.spookyhaus.com
buttondown.com/njbice
Panhandle Sun-- I noticed how beautiful the grass in the sunlight is and had to try to paint it!
6"x4", gouache on panel.
6"x4", gouache on panel.
August 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Panhandle Sun-- I noticed how beautiful the grass in the sunlight is and had to try to paint it!
6"x4", gouache on panel.
6"x4", gouache on panel.
@milak-art.bsky.social and I started the last day of this year's Frank Bette paint out back on Park st, and I had to paint @oleswaffleshop again! Then we got breakfast.
August 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
@milak-art.bsky.social and I started the last day of this year's Frank Bette paint out back on Park st, and I had to paint @oleswaffleshop again! Then we got breakfast.
Grant and Green Nocturne-- the last of our San Francisco paintings from the Frank Bette off island day and my 12th painting of the week. My favorite part is the warm light from the windows in the foreground. You can see that North Beach was really active and crowded for a Thursday!
August 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Grant and Green Nocturne-- the last of our San Francisco paintings from the Frank Bette off island day and my 12th painting of the week. My favorite part is the warm light from the windows in the foreground. You can see that North Beach was really active and crowded for a Thursday!
Washington and Jones -- a fantastic and epic location picked out by Danny Folkman.
This was the 10th painting of this year's Frank Bette paint out, on the "off island" day when Danny and I painted in San Francisco.
This was the 10th painting of this year's Frank Bette paint out, on the "off island" day when Danny and I painted in San Francisco.
August 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Washington and Jones -- a fantastic and epic location picked out by Danny Folkman.
This was the 10th painting of this year's Frank Bette paint out, on the "off island" day when Danny and I painted in San Francisco.
This was the 10th painting of this year's Frank Bette paint out, on the "off island" day when Danny and I painted in San Francisco.
Alameda Theater Nocturne! This was the 8th painting of Frank Bette this year, and a subject I challenge myself with each time. This year I've been specifically studying neon and that made a big difference in my approach.
August 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Alameda Theater Nocturne! This was the 8th painting of Frank Bette this year, and a subject I challenge myself with each time. This year I've been specifically studying neon and that made a big difference in my approach.
Lincoln Park- the 8th painting from this year's Frank Bette. I loved these trees and the light hitting the buildings outside the park. It was one of those afternoons that's sunny, but the fog looms closely, and I tried to capture that feeling. Sold!
August 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Lincoln Park- the 8th painting from this year's Frank Bette. I loved these trees and the light hitting the buildings outside the park. It was one of those afternoons that's sunny, but the fog looms closely, and I tried to capture that feeling. Sold!
Grand st Launch Palm Reflections-- this was my Quick Draw entry for Frank Bette this year and my 7th painting of the week!
This painting is currently up at the Frank Bette gallery with many other works from the Paint Out -- make sure to go see the show!
This painting is currently up at the Frank Bette gallery with many other works from the Paint Out -- make sure to go see the show!
August 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Grand st Launch Palm Reflections-- this was my Quick Draw entry for Frank Bette this year and my 7th painting of the week!
This painting is currently up at the Frank Bette gallery with many other works from the Paint Out -- make sure to go see the show!
This painting is currently up at the Frank Bette gallery with many other works from the Paint Out -- make sure to go see the show!
Park at Central in Alameda-- the sixth painting from Frank Bette this year! I was pleasantly surprised by the loose quality of this one. @milak-art.bsky.social picked out this spot and @geoffallen.bsky.social was across the street from us looking at the Alameda Theater!
August 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Park at Central in Alameda-- the sixth painting from Frank Bette this year! I was pleasantly surprised by the loose quality of this one. @milak-art.bsky.social picked out this spot and @geoffallen.bsky.social was across the street from us looking at the Alameda Theater!
Green House-- this is right across the street from the Frank Bette gallery. This was the 5th painting from this year's Paint Out. I noticed the shadow this house makes the previous day and had to return for it! @milak-art.bsky.social was nearby painting the gallery itself.
August 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Green House-- this is right across the street from the Frank Bette gallery. This was the 5th painting from this year's Paint Out. I noticed the shadow this house makes the previous day and had to return for it! @milak-art.bsky.social was nearby painting the gallery itself.
The fourth painting kicked off day two of this year's Frank Bette with a lovely morning at Cafe Jolie ! They were patient and accommodating, so special thanks to them for letting us occupy their parklet. You can see @milak-art.bsky.social painting right ahead of me in the second image!
August 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The fourth painting kicked off day two of this year's Frank Bette with a lovely morning at Cafe Jolie ! They were patient and accommodating, so special thanks to them for letting us occupy their parklet. You can see @milak-art.bsky.social painting right ahead of me in the second image!
My third painting from this year's Frank Bette! San Francisco Skyline Nocturne, from the Alameda main st ferry terminal. It's a diptych on two 5"x5" panels.
August 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My third painting from this year's Frank Bette! San Francisco Skyline Nocturne, from the Alameda main st ferry terminal. It's a diptych on two 5"x5" panels.
"Bay Yo Bus" was the second painting of the week! My friend and fellow painter, Danny Folkman, met the owner of Bay Yo Bus so we could paint with Mila Kirillova.
This was my first award winning painting! Thanks to the Frank Bette Center for an inspiring week.
This was my first award winning painting! Thanks to the Frank Bette Center for an inspiring week.
August 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Bay Yo Bus" was the second painting of the week! My friend and fellow painter, Danny Folkman, met the owner of Bay Yo Bus so we could paint with Mila Kirillova.
This was my first award winning painting! Thanks to the Frank Bette Center for an inspiring week.
This was my first award winning painting! Thanks to the Frank Bette Center for an inspiring week.
The painting from this year's Frank Bette paint out in Alameda! "Pacific Marina," 8"x8" gouache on panel
August 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The painting from this year's Frank Bette paint out in Alameda! "Pacific Marina," 8"x8" gouache on panel
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Cityscapes in Gouache Workshop, Pride recap, Alameda Paint Out events!
We’re leaving behind a busy Pride season and going into the rest of a busy summer! In this month’s newsletter I have my next workshop (this Saturday the...
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July 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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F line streetcar turning at Noe! from a recent paint out accompanied by Lisa and Matt Burns.
July 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
F line streetcar turning at Noe! from a recent paint out accompanied by Lisa and Matt Burns.
I sketched while listening to Christopher Tradowsky read from and talk with K.M. Soehnlein about Midnight at the Cinema Palace!
Make sure to grab a copy from Fabulosa Books (or your local book store), and thank you to Queer Arts Featured for hosting!
Make sure to grab a copy from Fabulosa Books (or your local book store), and thank you to Queer Arts Featured for hosting!
July 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I sketched while listening to Christopher Tradowsky read from and talk with K.M. Soehnlein about Midnight at the Cinema Palace!
Make sure to grab a copy from Fabulosa Books (or your local book store), and thank you to Queer Arts Featured for hosting!
Make sure to grab a copy from Fabulosa Books (or your local book store), and thank you to Queer Arts Featured for hosting!
Nocturnes of the Roxie. Both 16"x12", acrylic on canvas
June 18, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Nocturnes of the Roxie. Both 16"x12", acrylic on canvas
This month's newsletter is up! Check out my new series of movie theater nocturnes and discover insider Pride events!
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June 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This month's newsletter is up! Check out my new series of movie theater nocturnes and discover insider Pride events!
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This Saturday! I'm teaching a workshop on binding your own sketchbook! In the class we are making delightful little rainbow sketchbooks, but learning Coptic binding will give you the power to make a sketchbook out of any paper you want!
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June 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This Saturday! I'm teaching a workshop on binding your own sketchbook! In the class we are making delightful little rainbow sketchbooks, but learning Coptic binding will give you the power to make a sketchbook out of any paper you want!
www.eventbrite.com/e/rainbow-bo...
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The Clay Jones building from Huntington Park
May 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Clay Jones building from Huntington Park
Clay from Lafayette Park!
May 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Clay from Lafayette Park!
CROONERS is this Sunday! I love this show so much. Come and support queer arts and give yourself a night of beautiful music. Now is the time to dig in and insist on continuing our work and building our community.
April 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
CROONERS is this Sunday! I love this show so much. Come and support queer arts and give yourself a night of beautiful music. Now is the time to dig in and insist on continuing our work and building our community.
I recently returned to the site of an older favorite painting, tucked up into the flowers of Buena Vista Park looking at Sutro Tower.
April 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I recently returned to the site of an older favorite painting, tucked up into the flowers of Buena Vista Park looking at Sutro Tower.
Gleneden beach-- the last of this year's Oregon paintings. We tried a few beach access points and recreation areas before we discovered this enchanting pathway. I love the way that the foreground shows off the juicy colors of the ocean. I'd like to practice dappled light more!
April 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Gleneden beach-- the last of this year's Oregon paintings. We tried a few beach access points and recreation areas before we discovered this enchanting pathway. I love the way that the foreground shows off the juicy colors of the ocean. I'd like to practice dappled light more!
Artist newsletters like mine are an important way to reduce reliance on social media platforms. As we've seen recently, they can be extremely unstable, unreliable, and even fully evil. My subscriber list is mine no matter what happens, as exemplified by my ability to switch providers.
Thank you to @redgoldsparks.bsky.social for making me aware of the urgent need to get off of Substack, and to @buttondown.com for helping me transfer everything! You can still read all of my previous newsletters :)
In my monthly newsletter, I share my latest work, thoughts, and artistic adventures. I recommend reading and local events, and best of all I share a new photo of my cat, Ruby. My newsletter is for people who love San Francisco, plein air paintings, and an inside look at the local creative scene.
April 13, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Artist newsletters like mine are an important way to reduce reliance on social media platforms. As we've seen recently, they can be extremely unstable, unreliable, and even fully evil. My subscriber list is mine no matter what happens, as exemplified by my ability to switch providers.