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"Painting, for me, is a very intuitive and introspective journey and my approach to making art has changed considerably with my life’s experiences.
While once focused primarily outward and interested in depicting my observations of the world around me, I am now much more likely to want to explore relationships of colors, textures and shapes or express inner thoughts or imaginary scenes.
Subject matter, whether it is abstract, floral, figurative, or the landscape, has become almost secondary to the passion of color.
"Ginkgo"
Oil
16" x 20"
I have become fascinated recently with the idea of lines and what a strong statement a few simple lines can make—a “less is more” concept, reflected in several of my current pieces. The placement of lines in a visual space, along with the juxtaposition of color and shape, is very compelling."
Nicki's degree is in English literature and she has had a love of painting, writing and music all her life. For the last 30 years she has taken various art workshops and studied independently and with other professional artists.
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Costa Rican Hills
Oil
8" x 10"
My work has been juried into shows in Michigan and is in private collections throughout the US, Costa Rica and Italy.
Memberships include the Ann Arbor Art Association, Ann Arbor Women Artists, Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association, and Mackinac Seven art group.
Many of Nicki's colorful flowers and landscapes have been painted in Costa Rica, especially amidst the beautiful and lush tropical gardens of the Hotel Bougainvillea.
Her work may be seen in Northern Michigan at:
Northern Michigan Artists Market
Petoskey, Michigan
Victorian Summer
Mackinac Island, Michigan
See more of Nicki's art at www.nickigriffith.com.
"Demure"
Oil
24" x 30"
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