Laura Nicholson

How would you describe the work you do and why?

I mainly work on absorbent surfaces such a heavy watercolour paper, wood panel and etching. My paintings often become the basis for my surface design, repeat patterns and linen and cotton fabrics. I then make soft furnishings from the fabrics, usually bespoke items such as lampshades, cushions and blinds.

For you what does being an artist mean?:

Being an artist allows me to explore the connection between my emotional experience with nature. It is with this connection that I can develop work for commissions and ongoing design work.

Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:

I am a fine artist and surface designer living and working in Herefordshire.

Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:

I teach daily workshops in my studio, to both adults and young people. I provide workshops in the majority of the areas that I practice in.

CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:

I have studie art and design at GCSE, A level, Foundation and Post Graduate. I studied Art History at the University of Manchester and later qualified as a teacher of Art and Design and Photography. I left teaching in 2011 and after moving to Adelaide in Australia, I began my professional career as a full time artist. 15 years later I continue to practice full time from my home in Herefordshire.

Exhibitions in the last 3 years:

Worcester Open Studios 2025
Artists' Gallery Ludlow 2025
Montpellier Cheltenham 2025
h.Art Herefordshire Art week 2024
Artists' Gallery Ludlow 2024
Herefordshire Art Week 2023
Worcester Open Studios 2023

Your gallery outlets/stockists:

I have permanent artwork available to purchase at both Faun Malvern and Faun Wine, Great Malvern

Artwork for Laura Nicholson

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