Welcome to my lens on Impressionist art. I'm the artist, Nicole Whittaker.
A dress, only seemingly green, gliding at the bend of a garden path: a zebra pattern of sunlight on the couples stretched out on the grass. A heightening of colors, almost of the very odors, in the sap-filled orchards. The noonday sun reigns over the summer, and the leaves are thick behind the table cleared of dishes.
Nudes with opalescent flesh before the boundless sea. Couples dancing, the close of a meal, streets decked with flags, boulevards swarming with carriages and pedestrians, ballerinas in the glare of theatre spotlights, Sunday promenades on the islands of Seine - such are the themes of Impressionist art.
A little about me
~ Artist Quote ~"I see nature as a beautifully painted portrait. My art is my way to show it." Whittaker
Exhibits:
*Brisbane art expo.
*Bundaberg art centre: "the farmer remembers the somme"
*School of Art gallery: "Free Rein"
Published:
* Sketch media magazine - Artist Profile
* Member of Royal Queensland Art Society
* Member of EBSQ Self Representing Artists
* Member of Fine Art Registry
Represented by:
* Ico Gallery - New York
* Artzwide - Budrim
* Cherokee house Galleria - Port Fairy
I work intuitively, spontaneously, and symbolically with the elements of time and space. Strong colours, gestures and brushwork all come together in dramatic and energetic compositions of my own particular iconography. I am fundamentally interested in conveying all the trials and tribulations of life, love and the beauty that can be found in it all. The warm happy colours I choose often contradict the underlying fierce emotions I wish to convey.
Throughout my life I have lived all over Australia and have seen many different places before moving to where I currently live in Bundaberg Queensland.
An award winning Artist, I paint using whichever tools feel right to portray the emotion of the piece and my art is shown in many Queensland and Melbourne homes.
The inspiration for my art comes from many sources, such as nature, dreams, my own imagination and the life I have lived.
Passing of the Turtle
The first in the Passing of the Turtle series.
A baby Turtle on his long journey towards the safety of the sea.
Stormy Night
A storm disturbs the bay, just as day gives way to night.
Tropical Dream
Do you dream of lying on a sun kissed beach in a tropical paradise?
Nicole Whittaker Fine Art Prints
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Art in Progress (Painting Demostration)
A painting from start to finish.
I got the idea for this painting from a beautiful photo on the front cover of a greyhound travel magazine. I haven't named it yet, that usually doesn't happen until the painting is finished but it's a woman sitting on a beach meditating.
I started by drawing my design on the canvas with a stick of charcoal. why charcoal? It's easy to rub out without leaving any visible lines.
second step was to cover the canvas in my chosen background colour. I use orange because it gives a nice boost to my colours and makes the whole painting look more alive.
Although you can use oil paint for the background colour and many do, I use acrylic because it dries in a few minutes instead of hours or days (depending on how thin you put it on). Don't worry about mixing the two types of paint, once it's dry you can easily paint the oils over the acrylic.
Just remember that you can't paint acrylic over oil.
Art in Progress (Painting Demostration) 2
A painting from start to finish
I have painted the figure in Windsor & newton flesh tint mixed with a bit of white, this is then rubbed into the charcoal areas the emphasize the shape. The figure's pants are painted in pure white and the beach is painted with a mixture of naples yellow, yellow ocher and white. Less white is added to the mixture to make it progressively darker the closer the beach gets towards the water. The oil colour on the beach is then fanned to create a progressive tone.
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Links to my other lenses
- About the Artist Nicole Whittaker
- ~ Artist Quote ~'I see nature as a beautifully painted portrait. My art is my way to show it.' Whittaker
- Beach Art
- 'I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.'--Anonymous
- Werekind: The Origin
- The book is called Werekind: the origin and it's inspired by the x-men, potc and various myths of werecreatures and a dream I had.
Great Stuff on CafePress
Monet's Fields Mug
Claude Monet was a brilliant artist and Monet's Fields is my tribute to the father of impressionism. A great gift for any lover of monet, the impressionists or fine art in general.
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Passing of the Turtle Framed Panel Print
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Kiss My... Dark T-Shirt
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Tropical Dream Large Wall Clock
Do you dream of lying on a sun kissed beach in a tropical paradise? then this is the gift for you or anyone that needs a beautiful dream.
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Turtle Art
Passing of the Turtle Large Wall Clock
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Return of the Turtle Framed Tile
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Return of the Turtle Women's Cap Sleeve T-Shirt
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Return of the Turtle Tote Bag
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Passing of the Turtle Journal
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My Picks for Great Art Books
Robert Warren's Guide to Painting Water Scenes
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Painting Animals
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Painting Light: The Hidden Techniques of the Impressionists
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- Niche4you Niche4you Oct 9, 2009 @ 4:28 pm
- Hi,
Nice work we like it and we know a wee bit about selling art, well done.
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- AbbyJ AbbyJ Jun 13, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
- Such vibrant work, love the colours and the feel of these pieces, especially the 'Passing of the Turtle'
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- You are one of January 2009 graduates! Come by and answer few questions to show the way to those who will follow! Wish you many, many more great lenses!
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- This is awesome. I love your work. Lensrolling this for sure.
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Feb 2, 2009 @ 7:21 pm
- My personal favorite is the "Passing of the Turtle." What a wonderful lens!
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