ABOUT NICKY

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I am a Cheltenham-based artist and teacher with over 20 years' experience, having worked in a variety of schools in the UK and overseas.

 

I now teach art to children and adults from my garden studio in

Charlton Kings.

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I regularly judge in local en plein air art competitions and I run painting, printing and collage workshops.

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I am also a painter and I take commissions for pet portraits and botanical scenes. You can browse my work, below.

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When portraying landscapes or botanical forms, I often use a semi-abstract style, where colour, movement and texture take centre stage.

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In painting a pet portrait, I seek to find and show the character of the animal. I find it hugely satisfying to recreate the detail in their coat, or the shine in their eyes or nose.

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I use acrylic paints mostly, but I also enjoy the looseness of watercolours and inks.

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In 2021 I was a Wildcard on the Sky Landscape Artist of the Year programme. It was a real privilege and a fantastic experience.

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I am married to a Gloucestershire headteacher and have two daughters and a very sweet cockapoo, Pip.

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I am DBS checked and fully insured.

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