Nikki was born in Kent and now lives on the Kent coast. Nikki is not looking to produce a realistic image but rather to convey the emotions and feelings that are stirred in her. Light, nature and the seasons are what really inspires Nikki. Living on the coast with a sea view from her house, she is constantly observing the changing light and its ability to change the mood and feel of a place in seconds. She's excited by the constant challenge of translating feelings on to the canvas and communicate what moves her in a painting.
Also surrounded by beautiful countryside she walks everyday making sketches and taking photos along the way. Back in the studio Nikki paints intuitively from memories and feelings sometimes using sketches or a photo to get her started sometimes straight into the painting with no reference material. Mainly using oil or acrylic on board, canvas or paper she builds up the paintings in layers and works on several paintings at a time. All manner of materials are used including brushes, palette knives, credit cards, rags , fingers and anything else that comes to hand.