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.

 

Nikki’s message under layers of thick acrylic brushstrokes reads: “I promise to show up as love”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for your consideration:

“Thank you Universe” 30×30 Acrylic on Board NN1-03 RTN09

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

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