Nicki Smith Watercolors

Pigment, water and paper!

Fine Art Watercolors 

       by Nicki Smith

 

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                        Mannequin Pride

Exciting news!  Original watercolors on this page were juried into the Best of America Watermedia Artists books.  Volume ll of this series includes the work of Nicki Smith. Available at:  www.bestofartists.com  

              

Watercolor is a fantastic medium, and one that I have explored for many years.   Its incredible versatility has huge appeal for me. 

My preference is to use relatively large brushes on heavy paper to create deep, saturated and luminous color.   The use of heavy watercolor papers also contributes to the richness and depth of color that is seen in my artwork.

I’m inspired by the wonderful textures and colors that surround us in nature,  on a face in sunlight or a hand in repose.  I strive to recreate some of the beauty that is evident in our everyday lives, and to perhaps take the viewer to a place of reflection and quiet, that is peaceful.

 

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                       Shy or Aloof?

  Best of America Watermedia Artists 

                 Volume II available at:

               www.bestofartists.com

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                            425-825-5545

    nicki@nickismithwatercolors.com

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BIOGRAPHY

 A FORMER BALLET DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER, DANCE EVENT PRODUCER AND PRACTIONER OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE, NICKI IS A LIFETIME ARTIST.  SHE PURSUED HER LOVE OF DRAWING AND PAINTING AS A CHILD AND CONTINUED STUDIES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.  INSTRUCTORS HAVE INCLUDED MIKI SCHUCK, KATHERINE ANDERSON, SALLY ROBERTSON, FRANK WEBB, ROBERT LIBERACE AND ALEX POWERS.   NICKI USES A REFINED KNOWLEDGE OF LAYERED COLOR AND A BOLD  APPROACH TO HER LARGE WATERCOLORS.  THE RESULT IS A COLLECTION OF LUSH WATERCOLORS OF TIMELESS SUBJECTS.  THE ARTIST IS ACTIVE IN LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDES IN KIRKLAND, WA.

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Fine Art Links:

Shows:

Winsor Tomato Festival

Sonoma Art Festival

Black Hawk Gallery

Gallery Concord

Parklane Gallery

Kenmore Art Show

Overlake Hospital

The Gardens at Town Square

Kirkland Art Studio Tour

Eastside Association of Fine Art shows

Northwest Watercolor Society shows

 

 

Displayed paintings are all original watercolors by the artist on professional archival watercolor paper using the finest watercolor paints for quality and longevity.

Giclee prints are available for some works. Contact the artist for specifics.

Commissions accepted.

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