36 Wild Art Pieces That Mix Photos and Paint Like a Dream

"Imagine jungle adventures in Mexico, with colors and birdsong popping everywhere. This is a vintage-style, big art piece inspired by places like South Africa, India, and Central America. Part of the cool Backwaters Collection."

"Dive into the pools of Yucatan, Mexico! This artwork bursts with color and wildlife vibes, inspired by Mexico, California, and tropical spots. It even sneaks in animals from a bird sanctuary in Marrakech. Another gem from the Backwaters Collection."

"Nadia took snapshots and sketches from her road trips through the American Midwest and mashed them up into these poetic, dreamy landscapes. Part of the Botanical Cactus series that feels like a plant-filled daydream."

Nadia told us, "I used to be stuck in press photography and felt like I was trapped. Before my daughter was born, I promised we'd be out painting together in a field before she turned five - and I'd support us with art. The first piece I made was called 'Snowfields,' and it’s raw and peaceful, just like how I felt starting this new chapter. By the time she was three, I quit my job and went full-time artist. ‘Snowfields’ even showed at the Royal Academy in 2016!"

"Think Arizona desert trails from a road trip across the southern USA. Nadia mixed her photos and drawings from Southern California into this one. Part of her poetic, cactus-filled Botanical Cactus series."

"Meet the candy floss seller from Chowpatty beach in Mumbai! Nadia says this portrait is full of warm, nostalgic vibes. It’s got faded palms, golden sand, and that pop of pink candy floss you can almost taste. Made with vintage film and a whole lot of sweetness."

"This one’s inspired by Nadia’s long summer on Sicily. She collaged botanical photos and doodles from her trip into these dreamy landscapes, all part of the Botanical Cactus series."

"A super colorful shout-out to tree blooms! Nadia’s photos of flowers, cacti, and birds from places like Laos, Mexico, and Oslo got mashed up with paint and sketches. This piece is all about the feel-good power of nature. Part of the Botanical Cactus series."

"Sunny beaches and ocean breezes from Mirissa, Sri Lanka. Nadia's original photos are chopped up and painted over to give this piece a dreamy, memory-like feel."

"Inspired by Chiang Mai, Thailand - Nadia snapped some cool cactus pics and turned them into this mixed media mountain landscape, blending photos, paint, and pencil sketches. Part of her cool Botanical Cactus series."

"This piece captures California’s epic coastline and Monterey Bay’s mesmerizing jellyfish. Nadia collaged her underwater photos with paint, chalk, and pencil to make these special limited-edition artworks."

"Inspired by trips to Southeast Asia and Central America, this one blends Nadia’s photos and drawings into a dreamy landscape gem. Another cool Botanical Cactus series favorite."

"Jellyfish swimming in California’s Monterey Bay, inspired by mid-century graphics. Nadia’s photos and paint layers make this one super dreamy and limited edition."

"Arizona desert scenes and the Grand Canyon got mashed up with Nadia’s photos and sketches from Southern California for this cactus-style artwork. Part of the Botanical Cactus collection."

"Inspired by visits to London’s Kew Gardens, Nadia took original photos of the garden’s plants and houses, then mixed it all up with paint, chalk, and ink to create a new dreamy landscape. Part of the Botanical series."

"This artwork captures the nighttime magic of California’s Monterey Bay with marine life gliding through dark waters. Nadia’s mix of photos and paint adds a dreamy glow to the scene. Part of the underwater portfolio."

"A jungle trek through Mexico with loud colors and lots of birdsong. This vintage-style, large-scale artwork is inspired by spots from South Africa to Central America. Part of the vibrant Backwaters Collection."

"Experience South Africa's Cape through lush plants and birds. This vintage-inspired giant artwork is a love letter to nature, part of the Backwaters Collection."

"Picture Mexican jungle sunsets filled with color and birdsong. This vintage-inspired large format piece rounds out the Backwaters Collection with dreamy vibes from around the world."

"Bright, sunny blooms inspired by the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech. Nadia’s photos from Marrakech, Palm Springs, and Rome get a splash of paint and ink in this bold piece. Part of the Botanical Cactus collection."

"Inspired by the beautiful walled gardens of Marrakech, this one blends photos from Marrakech, Rome, and the Greek Islands with paint and ink to create another dreamy Botanical Cactus landscape."

"Golden hues and sparkles from Monterey Bay’s underwater world. A limited-edition collage of photos and paint celebrating California’s stunning marine life."

"A close-up of a gorgeous rhino before heading into the water, with Nadia’s sketches layered on top. The result? A cool, textured collage mixing photos, paint, and pencil in a limited-edition print."

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"Photos from Zakynthos, a beautiful Greek island, get painted and inked into new, fresh botanical landscapes. Another dreamy piece from Nadia’s Botanical collection."

"Another look at California’s coast and jellyfish, Monterey Quartz mixes photos and paint to create a shiny, swirly underwater feel. Part of her underwater series."

"This one’s like a global garden mix - cactus and plants from Mexico’s forests, Spanish gardens, and Kerala’s backwater jungles come together in this imagined landscape collage."

"A cozy blend of Nadia’s photos, collage pieces, pencil, and paint make this rainy mountain scene feel alive. Another great addition to the Botanical series."

"The majestic Skaftafell Glacier in Iceland gets a dreamy remix as Nadia mixes photos, collage, and paint while soaking up saga stories and epic views."

"Dry thistle pods in a selenium-toned snap, with paint, chalk, and pencil layers making this limited-edition piece unique and artsy."

"The frozen landscapes of Vik in southern Iceland inspired this cold, poetic piece. Nadia mixes her photos with collage and paint to bring the haunting beauty to life."

"Glide down tropical backwaters with palm-lined rivers, bird calls, and vintage vibes from India, Sri Lanka, Mexico, and Brazil. This piece started from a lucky accident and grew into a bold mix of collage, photos, and paint."

"Nadia’s photos and drawings from Palm Springs combine mid-century homes and their gardens into poetic cactus landscapes. Part of her Botanical Cactus series."

"Hiking to Luang Prabang, each red line in this piece represents 100 life-changing steps. A simple, powerful nod to journeys and stories in Laos."

"A photographic stroll through the cactus gardens of the Huntington in Los Angeles. Photos get collaged, painted, and inked into a fresh, imagined garden landscape."

"Landing in South Africa’s Karoo desert for colorful wanderings. Here, photos mix with paint and pop art vibes to make a sunny oasis in pink tones."