Giclees - Prints

Nikki Nienhuis

Nikki Nienhuis

Artist Statement

Much of my work comes after meditation, writing and contemplation. I create paintings in all varieties- oil, acrylic, mixed media (I love old paper collage), charcoal and ink. I use saturated and muted color combinations along with a lot of touchable texture. I write an intention, poem, lyrics or an affirmation on the base layer that is sometimes still visible in the finished piece. Each subsequent brush stroke sets the message within, increasing the vibrational energy to enable my own healing, joy and peace. Basically, as I paint over the words, I continue to consider them and as I move (painting is a very active process), my energy improves, I feel inspired, and basically my mood and my day feel in alignment with my dreams and desires. That’s the healing aspect of art. Painting is like going into meditation for several hours. I focus on allowing the painting to tell it’s own story, often not knowing the deeper meaning until long after it’s finished. That’s the beauty of art, you can see something new in it everytime you look.

You can read and see a lot more about my process at www.nikkinienhuis.com/about.

Nikki Nienhuis (Golden, CO) was born and raised on the front range of Colorado, where she spent her childhood exploring the surrounding woods, creeks and mesas. After college, she enjoyed 20+ years working in healthcare sales and spent over 10 of those studying at the Art Students’ League of Denver in her free time. In January of 2018, Nikki quit her corporate job to focus on her art practice. She regularly exhibits her work across Colorado. She currently sits as Chair of Foothills Art Center’s Open Studio Group. She was awarded Best Use of Medium at the Golden Arts Week Paint Out in 2018, and more recently, she was the recipient of the Dr Ph. Martin Award at Golden Arts Week Plein Air Event, 2019. Her work is included in the publication “Demystifying the Artist: 27 Artists Discuss What it Really Means to Be An Artist” (Trier, Elinor, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 1st edition 2018, p78-82), and she has been written about in Voyage Denver, the Golden Transcript, Summit Daily News and has been interviewed on Fox31 Denver.

Available for your consideration:

Thank you Universe 30×30 Acrylic on Board NN1-03 $2500.00

Thank you Universe 30×30 Enhanced Giclée #3/50 NN1-04 $1500

Thank you Universe 16×16 signed Print # 3/50 NN1-05 $400

Autumn Calls Along the Blackfoot

Autumn Calls Along the Blackfoot by Randy Van Beek
Mixed Media – Enhanced in Oil – Artists’ Proof – Edition 75
20″ x 30″ $950.00 – 29″ x 39″ overall with frame
16″ x 24″ $645.00

Shoshone Drum Dance by Randy Van Beek

Randy Van Beek – Artist’s Proof

Shoshone Drum Dance Mixed Media
Limited edition 21/75
24″ x 30″

Reflections

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https://spiritsinthewindgallery.com/snowy-day-by-karen-bonnie-western-stock-show-happenings/

The Dollmaker

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JN1- 329 and 330 $45.00 each 10″ x 8″ Image

In the Beginning, grandmother made seven dolls for the seven campfires of the Teton circle. Grandmother told the mothers to teach and train the dolls because The People would only be as strong as their ability to teach and train their children.

The dolls were to be handed down through the generations so all of the children to come would have the teachings of the grandmother and the first mother.

These dolls have been recreated by internationally known artist J. Nelson with knowledge, great reverence and respect for the ways of our native american peoples. They emphasize the importance of all of our children, the way that we care for them and the need to teach them the things we should all know in our hearts.
Mitakuye Oyasin

Giclees - Prints

Nikki Nienhuis

Randy Van Beek – Artist’s Proof

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