Considering the Room of Flowers

Mixed Media · Fine Art · Design — Charlottesville, VA

Anita Rochelle Nixon

Where fine art confronts resilience and beauty — and every object tells a story rooted in culture.

I

Fine Art & Gallery

Mixed Media · Original Works · Prints

II

ARN Design Co.

Wearable Art · Home · Accessories

Part I — Fine Art

Featured
Works

Paintings and mixed media works that celebrate Black identity, cultural memory, and the lives of women. Each piece is a world complete unto itself.

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Part II — Design & Shop

Art You Can
Live With

The same bold vision applied to everyday objects — tote bags, home pieces, and accessories designed to carry culture into the world beautifully.

ToteNew
Bags & Totes
Black Woman Floral Tote Bag
$59.99Shop →
Weekender
Bags & Totes
Faux Cowhide Weekender Bag
$97.99Shop →
UmbrellaBestseller
Accessories
Monet Impressionistic Umbrella
$57.65Shop →
Shower Curtain
Home
Black Women Floral Shower Curtain
$55.99Shop →
ToteFan Fave
Bags & Totes
Mary Poppins Vintage Tote
$23.78Shop →
Patch
Accessories
Art Masters Iron-On Patch Collection
$15.99Shop →

Commission
a Work

Original paintings, custom prints, and personalized pieces available on request. Every commission is a collaboration.

Original mixed media paintings
Custom print sizing & framing
Corporate & gallery commissions
Personalized gift editions
4–8 week turnaround for originals
Coming Soon

Illustrated
Works

Bringing stories to life through illustration. Original artwork created for upcoming book projects — where narrative meets fine art in every line and color.

Illustration Coming Soon

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Children's Book · Illustration

Illustration Coming Soon

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Illustrated Story · Print

Illustration Coming Soon

Book Title TBA
Fine Art · Book Illustration
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Anita Rochelle Nixon
About the Artist
"I channel my journey into art and teaching — celebrating resilience, beauty, and the richness of every culture."

Anita Rochelle Nixon is a seasoned mixed media and fine art artist based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Drawing from her rich cultural heritage and personal experiences — including overcoming significant health challenges — her work uplifts, celebrates, and invites you in. She is the founder of ARN Design Co., bringing the same bold artistic eye to functional, beautiful objects.

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