Nicola Wakeling is a Scottish landscape artist from the Northeast of Scotland. Her work is inspired by the beauty of the Outer Hebrides and frequently features North Uist. We are delighted to offer free worldwide delivery on her paintings.
“Nicola’s work is simply breath-taking and can transport you straight to the gorgeous shores of Scotland.” Rose, Gallery Manager.
Customers are often in wonderment when first seeing Wakeling’s paintings due to the sweeping sands and miles of blue skies that her work is known for.
My work is mainly landscape based and is inspired by the beaches of the West Coast of Scotland. Anyone who has ever stood on a Hebridean beach will recognise the emotions that my work tries to invoke from the vast expanse of sea and sky to the subtle colour and movement changes that come with the turning tide. I use mixed media and various techniques including wax and household paint in order to achieve the many different textures that are found on the shore.
Art Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Drawing and Painting
PGCE Art and Design (secondary) at the London Institute of Education
Main Exhibitions:
Gordon Forum for the Arts Annual Exhibition, Feb 1995- 2000
Aberdeen Voluntary Service Carity Exhibition, June 1995
Conaco Young Artists Annual Exhibition, April 1997
Aberdeen College Foundation Exhibition, June 1997
Royal Scottish Academy Student Exhibition, Feb 2001
Aberdeen Artists Annual Exhibition, June 2001
Edinburgh College of Art Degree Shows, June 2001
Compass Gallery New Graduates, July 2001
Paintings In Hospitals New Purchases, July 2001
Prizes:
February 1999 Gordon Forum for The Arts Special Award
February 2000 Gordon Forum for The Arts Special Award
June 2001 Royal Bank of Scotland Purchase Prize #1, £900
June 2001 Royal Bank of Scotland Purchase Prize #2, £900