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Step-by-step guide on how to paint a crocus artwork in a series of time-lapses, from blank canvas to finished piece
As crocuses were beginning to bloom outside, I decided to create a large oil painting of a group of these small flowers. Whilst gradually...
Nick Pike
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Marina Abramović Royal Academy retrospective - My conversion to performance art..
My partner Rita introduced me to the work of Marina Abramović some time ago and whilst in London, thought we'd check out her show at The...
Nick Pike
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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Two weeks sketching and painting in rural Hungary
Due to an administrative error, in that Rita and I hadn't checked the flight details properly, my summer holiday to Hungary this year...
Nick Pike
Aug 25, 20233 min read
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Tube Painting en plein air - How to create great artwork without a palette using oils
When creating artwork en plein air, I often find it easier to paint without a palette, squeezing oil tubes directly onto the canvas. I...
Nick Pike
Oct 28, 20222 min read
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April Art Exhibition 'Nature in the Cotswolds' at The Felt Cafe in Brimscombe, Stroud
A collection of paintings, limited edition prints and greeting cards from all over the Cotswolds, including the Slad Valley, Guiting...
Nick Pike
Apr 1, 20222 min read
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Summer en plein air landscape painting in Painswick with a Van Gogh style..
It's been quite a while since I'd painted en plein air. For some reason I decided it would be a good idea to do so on the hottest day of...
Nick Pike
Aug 23, 20212 min read
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Step-by-step Dog Portrait commission in oil paint
A lovely couple Oli & Hayley rang to commission a portrait of Oli's parents' Bichon Frise dog for a 60th birthday surprise. They were...
Nick Pike
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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My cultural tour around an art collector's home and neighbourhood in Redland, Bristol
I delivered the commissioned painting 'De 9 Straatjes, Amsterdam' to Tim in Bristol last week. He is a collector of my artwork and...
Nick Pike
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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Snowdrop paintings & greeting cards - 30% discount!
Snowdrop Season is here again! To celebrate, the above offer will be available through my website until February 28th, 2021. Also Free...
Nick Pike
Feb 1, 20213 min read
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New Summer Oil Paintings at Park Gallery, Montpellier, Cheltenham
After the lockdown, with so much uncertainty and often staring at the same four walls, I thought it was the perfect time to release these...
Nick Pike
Aug 5, 20202 min read
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New interpretation of Van Gogh's 'Cafe Terrace at Night' by Cotswold artist
'Van Gogh - Lads Night Out' - oil on canvas (106 x 86cm) is a closely researched reinterpretation of ‘Café Terrace at Night’ by Vincent
Nick Pike
Feb 18, 20203 min read
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Snowdrop prints & greeting cards at Painswick Rococo Garden - Art Contest until 9th Feb!
The snowdrops have properly arrived! My prints and greeting cards are on sale at Painswick Rococo Garden.
Nick Pike
Feb 5, 20202 min read
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Joker Art Portrait Blog by Nick Pike
'Put On Your Happy Face' Oil on canvas (70 x 100cm) This artwork is my interpretation of Joaquin Phoenix becoming the Joker in the award...
Nick Pike
Nov 4, 20192 min read
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Compton Verney - Natural Mindfulness walk, Sunday 6th October
Returning from last year, I will be guiding a Natural Mindfulness walk again through the grounds of Compton Verney and woodland beyond,...
Nick Pike
Sep 24, 20192 min read
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Cotswold Way walking video - behind the scenes
Rita and I took part in the National Trails video shoot over a year ago - the camera crew of Walker Creative spent the day with us in...
Nick Pike
Sep 9, 20192 min read
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'Square Panoramas' New European cityscape oil paintings by Nick Pike at Wilks Restaurant, Br
New art exhibition at Michelin Star Restaurant, Wilks, featuring previously unseen work. My current style of painting translates...
Nick Pike
Jun 20, 20192 min read
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Bonnard Art Exhibition at the Tate Modern
'The Colour of Memory' is a really enjoyable exhibition, even though Pierre Bonnard is a bit of a mixed bag for me. Some artworks, I...
Nick Pike
Apr 22, 20192 min read
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Art exhibition of movie, music & TV icons at The Malthouse Collective
​​​​​​​My new art exhibition depicting music, television and cinema icons from a bygone era to the present day opened on 1st April at The...
Nick Pike
Apr 15, 20192 min read
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Trump comes to London... Thankfully not in person.
Trump oil portrait representing his attitude toward climate change on display at the Menier Gallery 'Hope' art exhibition in London
Nick Pike
Feb 28, 20192 min read
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Seductive, Charismatic and Timeless art exhibition in Painswick, Stroud
My new art exhibition of portraits - 'Seductive, Charismatic & Timeless' opened on the 29th November at a Private View at The Painswick...
Nick Pike
Dec 7, 20182 min read
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