“I like art that makes people feel better for having seen it. I like to think good and surprising things can happen and to share an optimistic outlook though painting". Nicola Slattery 2010
Title: Good Company medium: acrylic - available
Nicola Slattery has become well known for her distinct figurative style of painting and printmaking. Her work has been widely exhibited across the UK and abroad and featured on TV and with leading national art magazines. Her style and approach has influenced many other artists and examples of her work are to be found in numerous corporate, public and private collections around the world.
Title: Chasing the Dove medium: acrylic painting - available
To see the online exhibition of recent paintings by Nicola Slattery please click on: RECENT PAINTINGS
Title: Tipping the Balance medium: acrylic painting - available
Nicola Slattery has been described as being "...quiet and unassuming.." (Art of England 2008) but her work attracts a lot of attention....
Art critic Sister Wendy Beckett, a prolific writer and broadcaster on the visual arts described Nicola Slattery's work as ...
" This is magical art, pure, humorous and strong".
The UK's Artist & Illustrators magazine have called her:
"...the name on everyone's lips,"
The BBC's Homes & Antiques described her:
"...beautiful, dreamlike paintings."
The Eastern Daily Press referred to her as:
"... one of Norfolks leading living artists ..."
The September 2008 Art of England magazine carried a double page feature on Nicola Slattery and her work ... "... she brings a depth and dynamic quality to her work that contrasts with the initially simplistic look."
Title: Tulips medium: acrylic painting - available
Nicola Slattery's paintings usually sell for between £1000 and £7500. Her original prints are hand made by her in small limited editions and can be purchased from around £150 to £300.
To see her latest paintings please visit: RECENT PAINTINGS.
To see her limited edition prints please visit: Limited Edition Prints
To reserve available art work please contact by e- mail artpeople@btopenworld.com or phone 01986 788 853 .
Title: Meeting the Zebra medium: acrylic painting sold
ART COURSES - As well as being a well known and prolific artist Nicola Slattery continues to offer a small number of very popular weekend art courses in Norfolk. In 2010 she will also tutor for an art holiday in France for a week in October. She is an experienced art tutor having taught all levels of ability including many other professional artists and even more complete beginners. She has a reputation for being a calm and supportive tutor who builds confidence.
For details of the art courses click on: Art Courses. For details of art holidays click on: Art Holiday in France
ART SAMPLE DAY Saturday 20th November - places available
The Art Sample Day is a great one day art course to get you started. Enjoy an art packed day learning the basics of drawing, have a wonderful introduction to painting with acrylics and experience the thrill of making your own limited edition drypoint print. As with all of Nicola's art courses it is suitable for everyone including complete beginners as well as those with more experience wishing to broaden their approach to art. Materials and equipment are provided along with a buffet lunch.
To find out more or to book your place please telephone: 01986 788 853 (any day 9am - 8pm). or simply click here on Art Courses
Weekend Art Courses for 2010 include: Painting with Acrylics, Mixed Media, Art from Imagination and Printmaking . The weekend Painting Courses specialise in the use of acrylics which are an excellent medium for beginners and are also used by many professional artists. For an art break to stretch the imagination consider the Art from Imagination weekend art course. The Printmaking weekend art course will introduce you to the very accessible techniques of Collagraph and Drypoint. The Mixed Media weekend includes painting but also introduces pastel, found images, collage, etc. Call now for a free brochure or click here for full details of art courses.
Weekend Art Courses - just two left with places available for 2010:
- Art from Imagination ........ 9/10 October - places available
- Printmaking .............. 13/14 November - places available
All levels of ability welcome on each course including complete beginners and those with some experience already.
ART HOLIDAY in France 2010. Enjoy an exciting week of artistic discoverey in a family run creative arts centre nestling in the Charollaise Hills of Southern Burgundy. The area is noted for it's fine food and wine and the traditional stone farmhouse and barn provide an idylic location. Nicola Slattery will be your tutor for the week (17 - 23 October) and will focus upon painting using acrylics, use of imagination and much more to create art. As house guests on this painting holiday you'll enjoy the friendly and informal atmosphere with the centres very caring owner ensuring you get the most out of your stay. This art holiday has a maximum of just ten painters however non painting partners are also very welcome and will find much in the area to enjoy. To find out more about this and other very special art holidays please: click here: Art Holiday in France
FREE COPIES OF ARTICLES ON ART TECHNIQUES - Nicola Slattery has written articles on all of the art techniques taught on her weekend art courses and art holidays. To receive free copies please email your name and full UK/Eire postal address including postcode to artpeople@btopenworld.com or telephone: 01986 788 853 any day 9am - 8pm
Materials and equipment are provided on all art courses along with a buffet lunch each day. There are only ten places per art course which allows for lots of individual art tuition but they tend to fill up fairly quickly. Early booking for art courses and art holidays is always a good idea to be sure of the place that you really want. Some short notice cancelations occur so it's always worth telephoning to check availability. The art courses make an excellent weekend art break in a lovely location with many nearby farmhouse and traditional B&B's to choose from for your stay.
The Art Courses and Art Holidays are all suitable for all levels of ability including complete beginners and those with more experience. You will be taught as an individual and not expected to work at "group speed" - for this reason the number of people on each art course and the art holiday is limited to a maximum of just ten.
Above: A typical Art Course with Nicola Slattery (second from right). The number of participants on her art courses and the art holiday is limited to a maximum of only ten which ensures lots of individual attention.
ARE YOU A COMPLETE BEGINNER? Many people going on their first art course or painting holiday can feel a bit nervous. If this sounds like you PLEASE DO NOT worry! Nicola has taught many terrified beginners successfully building confidence and working with each person as an individual. The atmoshere on Nicola's art courses is always relaxed and informal and any nervousness evapourates after the first few minutes as people become imersed within their own creativity. If you have any worries about an art course or art holiday being right for you please do get in touch and discuss your needs directly with Nicola.
Please see the ART COURSES web pages for more information or phone for a free Art Courses brochure: Tel: 01986 788 853 (any day 9am - 9pm)
All of the art courses, art breaks and art weekends are provided by Nicola Slattery Art Courses Ltd. (Company No. 05147718) The art holiday is provided by Leas Cerisiers/Janice Barnett.
Please note: All images,text and artwork are protected by copyright. No image, text or art work may be reused or reproduced in any way without the written agreement of Nicola Slattery. Nicola Slattery will often allow the use of her images on other specific web sites in return for suitable credits and links to her site however written permission must be obtained in advance. To discuss the reproduction of any image, text, or artwork please contact: artpeople@btopenworld.com
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