Nicky's Art
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
Edgar Degas
I love to paint pets and botanical scenes, such as gardens.
In painting a pet portrait, I seek to find and show the character of the animal. I find it hugely satisfying recreating the detail in their coat, or the shine in their eyes or nose.
When I paint landscapes I consider my style semi-abstract and impressionistic. In all my work you'll see that colour plays a huge role.
I use mainly acrylic paints, but I also enjoy the looseness of watercolours and inks.
In 2021 I was a Wildcard on the Sky Landscape Artist of the Year programme. It was a real privilege and a fantastic experience to see behind the scenes!
The Art Studio
About Nicky
I am a Cheltenham-based artist and teacher with over 20 years' experience of teaching primary children, having worked in a variety of schools in the UK and overseas.
I now teach art to children and adults from my home studio in
Charlton Kings and I carry out workshops in local schools.
I am also a painter and I take commissions for pet portraits and floral scenes. You can browse my work on the 'Nicky's Artwork' page on this site.
I am married to a Gloucestershire headteacher and have two teenage daughters.
I am DBS checked and fully insured.
