Nicola McLean

Joined Artfinder: March 2015

Artworks for sale: 43

(20)

United Kingdom

About Nicola McLean

 
 
  • Biography

    Hi, I'm Nicola McLean. I'm an Irish artist currently living in the far north of Scotland. Inspired by all animals, the wonder of nature and the sometimes surprising beauty of the urban landscape, my paintings tend to include elements of all three to varying degrees, all of which I re-imagine with a vibrant palette and a vivid imagination. 

    I work predominantly in acrylics – paints, inks and spray paint because they dry quickly and give me the vibrancy that I love.

    I take part in local exhibitions regularly am delighted that my paintings are hanging in private collections all over the UK as well as in America, Canada, Australia, China and Europe. 


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  • Awards

    2015

    Scottish Renewables Green Energy Awards 2015

    I won the Artist Category in the Green Energy Awards 2015 run by Scottish Renewables with my paintings 'A little more than green' and 'A lot more than green' (both paintings of wind turbines against the background of a dramatic Scottish sunrise.

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    2014

    Winner of the GreatArt Postcard Challenge

    I won first place in the GreatArt Postcard challenge 2014. It was an open theme with the only stipulation being that art must be painted on postcard size paper/canvas. I painted a close up scene of a leaf on a gravel driveway soaked with rain drops. It was a very realistic representative piece which, actually, is a style I have found myself moving further away from as I now prefer a looser more painterly style.
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    Event: Spring Exhibition

    Dates: 7 Apr 2015 - 30 Jun 2015

    Venue: Blue Tree Gallery, Wick

    This is an exhibition of the work of local artists and crafters in Caithness, Scotland. It will be on from 7 April through to the end of June.

    Event: Committed to Art

    Dates: 4 Mar 2015 - 28 Mar 2015

    Venue: Caithness Horizons, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland

    This is an exhibition of paintings and sculpture organised by the committee members of the Society of Caithness Artists.

    Event: Christmas Art Exhibition

    Dates: 12 Dec 2014 - 24 Jan 2015

    Venue: Caithness Horizons, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland

    This is an exhibition of artwork from local artists held in Caithness Horizons over the festive period and through to the end of January.

    Event: Annual Exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists

    Dates: 19 Jul 2014 - 2 Aug 2014

    Venue: Thurso High School, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland

    This is an annual exhibition organised and arranged by the Society of Caithness Artists. All artists with links to Caithness are invited to submit artwork. It takes place every summer for two weeks.

    Event: Latheron Art Fair

    Dates: 17 May 2014 - 31 May 2014

    Venue: Latheron Art Fair, Latheron, East Sutherland, Scotland

    This is an annual event held each May for two weeks open to all local artists.

    Event: Annual Exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists

    Dates: 20 Jul 2013 - 3 Aug 2013

    Venue: Thurso High School, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland

    This is an annual exhibition held by the Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso.

Links

Like me on Facebook

Follow me on Twitter

Follow me on Pinterest

Follow me on Instagram

Visit my website

Awards

2015

Scottish Renewables Green Energy Awards 2015

I won the Artist Category in the Green Energy Awards 2015 run by Scottish Renewables with my paintings 'A little more than green' and 'A lot more than green' (both paintings of wind turbines against the background of a dramatic Scottish sunrise.

Show more awards Hide

2014

Winner of the GreatArt Postcard Challenge

I won first place in the GreatArt Postcard challenge 2014. It was an open theme with the only stipulation being that art must be painted on postcard size paper/canvas. I painted a close up scene of a leaf on a gravel driveway soaked with rain drops. It was a very realistic representative piece which, actually, is a style I have found myself moving further away from as I now prefer a looser more painterly style.

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Spring Exhibition

Dates: 7 Apr 2015 - 30 Jun 2015

Venue: Blue Tree Gallery, Wick

This is an exhibition of the work of local artists and crafters in Caithness, Scotland. It will be on from 7 April through to the end of June.

Event: Committed to Art

Dates: 4 Mar 2015 - 28 Mar 2015

Venue: Caithness Horizons, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland

This is an exhibition of paintings and sculpture organised by the committee members of the Society of Caithness Artists.

Event: Christmas Art Exhibition

Dates: 12 Dec 2014 - 24 Jan 2015

Venue: Caithness Horizons, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland

This is an exhibition of artwork from local artists held in Caithness Horizons over the festive period and through to the end of January.

Event: Annual Exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists

Dates: 19 Jul 2014 - 2 Aug 2014

Venue: Thurso High School, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland

This is an annual exhibition organised and arranged by the Society of Caithness Artists. All artists with links to Caithness are invited to submit artwork. It takes place every summer for two weeks.

Event: Latheron Art Fair

Dates: 17 May 2014 - 31 May 2014

Venue: Latheron Art Fair, Latheron, East Sutherland, Scotland

This is an annual event held each May for two weeks open to all local artists.

Event: Annual Exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists

Dates: 20 Jul 2013 - 3 Aug 2013

Venue: Thurso High School, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland

This is an annual exhibition held by the Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso.

 

Biography

Hi, I'm Nicola McLean. I'm an Irish artist currently living in the far north of Scotland. Inspired by all animals, the wonder of nature and the sometimes surprising beauty of the urban landscape, my paintings tend to include elements of all three to varying degrees, all of which I re-imagine with a vibrant palette and a vivid imagination. 

I work predominantly in acrylics – paints, inks and spray paint because they dry quickly and give me the vibrancy that I love.

I take part in local exhibitions regularly am delighted that my paintings are hanging in private collections all over the UK as well as in America, Canada, Australia, China and Europe. 


 
 
 

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