Front of House Exhibition

Front of House Exhibition - My work is at the entrance of The Open Studios, 168 Kings Road Arches, Brighton until the end of January.

Chanderlier

The Crawley News Interview

Onwards and upwards! Last week I had an interview with the Crawley News about my artwork. To read the full interview please check out the link :D ~ Nix

http://www.thisissussex.co.uk/news/Nicola-hopes-big-break/article-3002004-detail/article.html

The Open Studio

As from the 8th of November my artwork is available to view and purchase in The Open Studio, 168 Kings Road Arches, Brighton Beach, Brighton. The past few days have been intense, but absolutely worth it! The gallery is up, priced and being viewed by the public. Its nice being there to talk to visitors, I'm finding the experience slightly unnerving from a sort of modest point of view but I'm sure I will get used to it - and enjoy the praise. I can't wait to have familiar faces visit and see my work. Any excuse to be a social butterfly! :) Everyone is welcome - and if you want to see me there let me know so I can be there to make you a cup of tea and show you around.

Sunset Godstone

Sunset Godstone, 34x40 canvas

Purple Poppy

Purple Poppy

Nicola Brooks, 2010

The Old Brighton Pier

Two Piece Canvas of The Old Brighton Pier

Nicola Brooks, 2010

Brighton Pier two piece canvas

New Work

Good News!

In 7 weeks (roughly) time I will have my own studio and gallery at 168 Kings Road Arches, Brighton Beach, Sussex, BN1, where my work will be on show, available to buy at marked prices. I will be working in the studio at random times but if anyone is interested in me and my work, appointments can be made for when I will be available there.

Once I’m set up I will be able to give more information on times, dates and what galleries are on show. Exciting times. I can’t wait to get started.

168 Kings Road Arches, is down the far side ramp on your right hand side.

'Afterlife' Album

New Oil Paintings

'Hannah'

(16x20 canvas painting)

'Reflections'

(14x18 canvas painting)

New Painting - 'The Brighton Tavern'

The Brighton Tavern - 12x16 canvas painting by Nicola Brooks

'Brighton Pier'

I'm currently working on producing a number of galleries; my first is based on 'Brighton'. Ideally I'd like to hold an exhibition there and it seems suitable to produce work which is more local to them. This is my first attempt in using acrylics on a 12 x 16 canvas. It’s not bad but they should get better with more practise.

'Brighton Pier' 2010, by Nicola Brooks

Exciting stuff!

I feel like I'm rekindling my friendship with art at the moment, like it were a friend I'd not seen in a while, or a friend I'd maybe said hello to when I unexpectedly bumped into them but not really had any quality time with. I'm really enjoying getting to know them again, and it actually feels like I'm getting to know myself again too as I throw myself and my emotions onto a blank page/canvas for the world to see. It’s interesting to see a new ‘me’ immerging as I develop artistically, and how my life influences my work.

I’m really excited about the future! At the moment I am literally craving art every minute of my day. Fitting it in is no longer a maybe it’s a must, and because of this I'm moving into new phase now where I am making plans. Plans include creating an official web page specifically for my art and producing a number of galleries suitable for particular audiences where I eventually want to show my work.

In the mean time I’m noting ideas and researching particular areas suitable. I am putting my self in the right place at the right time and mingling with those who know more about the craft than I do but more importantly I’m enjoying the experience. I am smiling a lot lately because I’m doing something that I love, I’m expressing myself freely with a new found confidence in my abilities. This means I can push them and get better at what I do. Hurrah! I’m looking forward to my next piece already. :)

'The Deep'

'Lost & Found'

New Drawing - 'Inviting'

New Drawing: Miracle

Miracle, by Nicola Brooks.

Copyright 2010

New Drawing

(Copy rights, Nicola Brooks 2010)