Nikci King, Great Falls, Montana
Nikcole King (Nikci) is a multi-media artist from Great Falls, Montana. She recycles common household items and repurposes them in her jewelry and acrylic paintings. Her signature styles for paintings are done on found wood. Nikci's themes contain strong movement, color, nature, and "whimsical industrialism" tones. Found objects (buttons, washers, parts, bits, nuts, etc.) and natural stones play into Nikci's jewelry. Wire wrapping, beading, and tying knots are common additives to her pieces. Parts from guitars, such as; tuning machines, tuning washers, strings, knobs, lock washers, brackets, and tuning pegs have all been reused in her jewelry. Donations of items that seem worthy of recycling are always so very appreciated! With a mildly abstract industrial twist, Nikci's artwork takes on a character of their own. She primarily paints on leftover oriented strand board (OSB), from leftover pallet scraps. Each piece is worked through various prep work which allows more color or value to be transitioned into the painting. The more weathered a board is, the more depth can be developed from it.
Nikci received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2011 from Idaho State University. She has been published in Black Rock & Sage (issue 10), received an award in architectural design and artistic expression, and in Wolf Watchers Anthology 2014. Nikci received support in the Pocatello, Idaho art community, and attributes her growth to those in that town. In 2015, she saddled up and headed to Montana. Nikci is a member of Art Association of Montana and Great Falls Farmers Market. She sells her jewelry in Great Falls local stores. Currently she is using her home studio as her storefront. Commissions are Welcome!!!! All commission submissions require 50% down after evaluation and acceptance has been approved.
Contact Nikci at www.artbynkci.com https://www.facebook.com/kingnikci/
Nikcole King (Nikci) is a multi-media artist from Great Falls, Montana. She recycles common household items and repurposes them in her jewelry and acrylic paintings. Her signature styles for paintings are done on found wood. Nikci's themes contain strong movement, color, nature, and "whimsical industrialism" tones. Found objects (buttons, washers, parts, bits, nuts, etc.) and natural stones play into Nikci's jewelry. Wire wrapping, beading, and tying knots are common additives to her pieces. Parts from guitars, such as; tuning machines, tuning washers, strings, knobs, lock washers, brackets, and tuning pegs have all been reused in her jewelry. Donations of items that seem worthy of recycling are always so very appreciated! With a mildly abstract industrial twist, Nikci's artwork takes on a character of their own. She primarily paints on leftover oriented strand board (OSB), from leftover pallet scraps. Each piece is worked through various prep work which allows more color or value to be transitioned into the painting. The more weathered a board is, the more depth can be developed from it.
Nikci received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2011 from Idaho State University. She has been published in Black Rock & Sage (issue 10), received an award in architectural design and artistic expression, and in Wolf Watchers Anthology 2014. Nikci received support in the Pocatello, Idaho art community, and attributes her growth to those in that town. In 2015, she saddled up and headed to Montana. Nikci is a member of Art Association of Montana and Great Falls Farmers Market. She sells her jewelry in Great Falls local stores. Currently she is using her home studio as her storefront. Commissions are Welcome!!!! All commission submissions require 50% down after evaluation and acceptance has been approved.
Contact Nikci at www.artbynkci.com https://www.facebook.com/kingnikci/
Ron Paulick, Great Falls, Montana
Artist Statement:
“I often wonder why in the world people want to be artists. The financial side is absolutely scary. The fun side is totally rewarding, up to a point. So my only solid answer after a decade or so being involved in it, is the Love and Challenge of Creation. It’s a fabulous gift given to all, one we all should cherish, and one to be eyed with wonder. I accept and love those challenges because each endeavor when completed successfully instills a great deal of satisfaction and desire to move on.
Ron's art journey:
Late 1970’s-Late 1990’s = Black and White Photography
Late 1990 = Transparent Watercolor
Mid 2000 – Today = Pen & Ink, Transparent & Gouache Watercolor
2016 – Today = Pen & Ink, Transparent & Gouache Watercolor, Pastel
InkArtWater.com
Artist Statement:
“I often wonder why in the world people want to be artists. The financial side is absolutely scary. The fun side is totally rewarding, up to a point. So my only solid answer after a decade or so being involved in it, is the Love and Challenge of Creation. It’s a fabulous gift given to all, one we all should cherish, and one to be eyed with wonder. I accept and love those challenges because each endeavor when completed successfully instills a great deal of satisfaction and desire to move on.
Ron's art journey:
Late 1970’s-Late 1990’s = Black and White Photography
Late 1990 = Transparent Watercolor
Mid 2000 – Today = Pen & Ink, Transparent & Gouache Watercolor
2016 – Today = Pen & Ink, Transparent & Gouache Watercolor, Pastel
InkArtWater.com
