Fine Art Watercolors         by Nicki Smith	Mannequin Pride                 Best of Watercolors Book                           Coming soon
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.	Shy or Aloof?                    Best of Watercolors Book                             Coming Soon          Artist Contact & Latest News Email:                             425-825-5545     nicki@nickismithwatercolors.com            Your address privacy guaranteed
Biography Nicki Smith was born in Seattle, Washington and studied ballet with May Ann Wells starting at age 7.  A Ford Foundation Scholarship led her to San Francisco where she performed with the San Francisco Ballet, Oakland Metropolitan Ballet and Santa Clara Ballet.  Nick also taught ballet for several years in the Bay Area, produced and stage managed dance performances and choreographed for local ballet companies.  An interest in the healing arts led to a career as a California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, including several years as a State Subject Matter Expert developing the California acupuncturist licensing exam.  From an early age and through her careers, Nicki was drawing, painting and taking art workshops.	A treasured inspiration in junior high school was Miki Shuck. Nicki also studied with Catherine Anderson, Vesta Kirby, and Carolyn Griffin at the Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.  She has shown her work at Black Hawk Gallery, Winsor Tomato Festival, Overlake Hospital, The Gardens at Town Square, The Kenmore Art Festival, EAFA 32nd Annual Open Exhibition, Volunteer Services Awards Exhibition, Service to Others - Art to Heart, Daniel Smith Art Gallery and exhibited at the Park Lane Gallery in Kirkland.  A former member of the California Watercolor Association, Nicki is a member of the Northwest Watercolor Society and served as Program Chairwoman 2007-2008.  She is also a member of the Eastside Association of Fine Arts and has served as manager of its largest public art venue.  The artist currently resides in Kirkland, Washington.
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.