Artists

Nick Potter [Biography]

Nick Potter

Nick was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire in 1959. Despite attaining an 'A' in Art, he was encouraged to go to University rather than Art School. He read Archaeology at Leicester University followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. In the early eighties Nick moved to the beautiful village of Great Bowden in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside.

Living in the country and fuelled by frequent visits to Cornwall, Scotland and the Lake District he became much more interested in Landscape painting. This led to years of experimentation with different media which is when he discovered the vibrancy of acrylic inks, using them like watercolour paints. This was the beginning of a new enterprise.

Through the years he gained the experience that gave him the encouragement he needed to take his art to the next level, professionally publishing his work and exhibiting in galleries throughout Britain.

Nick now lives yards from the sea in Embleton on the fantastic Northumberland coast where he is inspired by the landscape and seascapes every day.

Nick usually paints in his garden studio to the background of audio books on tape or CD. These are unabridged and can last up to 17 hours. He is so attuned to this way of working that he cannot paint without them. They are as much a part of the painting process as the paint or canvas.

Having decided on the composition in a sketchbook, he carefully but quickly sketches in the detail. All this planning is often covered by the first coat of paint.

He then decides on a 'mood colour which will unify the painting; however the first coat of paint may be the exact opposite. Nick paints with acrylics for their versatility and quick- drying properties. He paints quickly employing various textures, dribbles, splatters and scrapings.

A Glorious Sunrise

Mixed Media on Board

Babet Approaching

Mixed Media on Board

Beach Textures

Mixed Media on Board

Cape

Acrylic on Board

Croft on The Loch

Mixed Media on Board

Croft with Green Door

Mixed Media on Board

Croft with Red Tin Roof

Mixed Media on Board

Disused Crofthouse

Mixed Media on Board

Dun Island St Kilda

Mixed Media on Board

From Amongst The Hills

Mixed Media on Board

Hebridean Croft

Mixed Media on Board

Hill Farm With Red Fields

Mixed Media on Board

Incoming Tide

Mixed Media on Board

Island Croft

Mixed Media on Board

Moorland Vista

Mixed Media on Board

Morning Calm II

Mixed Media on Board

Passing Storm

Mixed Media on Board

Retreat

Mixed Media on Board

Ruin

Mixed Media on Board

Sanctuary

Mixed Media on Board

Sand And Rocks

Mixed Media on Board

Sandwood Bay

Acrylic on Board

Stiffkey Marsh

Mixed Media on Board

Strathy Point

Acrylic on Board

Stuck In The Middle

Mixed Media on Board

Thatched Blackhouse

Mixed Media on Board

Thatched Crofthouse

Mixed Media on Board

The Croft on The Hill

Mixed Media on Board

The Old Croft House

Mixed Media on Board

Tide Rushing In

Mixed Media on Board

Walk With Ella

Mixed Media on Board

Wild Sea At The Head

Mixed Media on Board

Coastal Croft V

Mixed Media on Board

Coft With Wild Garden

Acrylic on Board

Croft And Moon

Acrylic on Board

Morning Glow

Mixed Media on Board

Ruin

Mixed Media on Board

Solitude

Mixed Media on Board

Spring Sunshine

Mixed Media on Board

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Achmelvich

Acrylic on Board

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Across The Moors

Mixed Media on Board

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Ardnamurchan Peninsula

Mixed Media on Board

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Autumn Colour

Mixed Media on Board

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Autumn Dusk

Acrylic on Board

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Autumn Leaves Begin To Fall

Mixed Media on Board

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Autumn Mist

Mixed Media on Board

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Autumn Oak

Mixed Media on Board

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Autumns Golden Light

Acrylic on Board

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Beachcombing

Mixed Media on Board

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Bla Bheinn

Mixed Media on Board

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Breezy Morning on the Coast

Mixed Media on Board

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Cadmium Fields

Mixed Media on Board

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Coastal Croft II

Acrylic on Board

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Coastal Light

Mixed Media on Board

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Coastal Light

Mixed Media on Board

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Coft With Wild Meadow

Acrylic on Board

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Constantine Surf

Mixed Media on Board

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Cuillins From Elgol Skye

Mixed Media on Board

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Derelict Croft

Mixed Media on Board

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Early Morning Light

Mixed Media on Board

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Estuary

Mixed Media on Board

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Evening Glow

Mixed Media on Board

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Golden Leaves of Autumn

Mixed Media on Board

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Golden Light

Mixed Media on Board

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It Feels Like Autumn

Mixed Media on Board

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Lochan Hakel And Ben Loyal

Acrylic on Board

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Mawgan Porth

Acrylic on Board

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Mellow Yellow

Mixed Media on Board

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Messy Tide

Acrylic on Board

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Misty Morning

Mixed Media on Board

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Morning Mist

Mixed Media on Board

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Port Carnish

Mixed Media on Board

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Red Roof And Foxgloves

Mixed Media on Board

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Ripe and Golden Season

Mixed Media on Board

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Sailing On The Loch

Mixed Media on Board

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Spring Unlocked

Mixed Media on Board

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Sun, Sea And Sand

Mixed Media on Board

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Sunlit Bay

Mixed Media on Board

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Tealach

Mixed Media on Board

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The Leaves Are Turning

Mixed Media on Board

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Trevone Sunshine

Mixed Media on Board

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Windy Autumn Woodland

Acrylic on Board

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Woodland Carpet

Mixed Media on Board

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Woodland with Bluebells

Mixed Media on Board

Nick Potter

Nick was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire in 1959. Despite attaining an 'A' in Art, he was encouraged to go to University rather than Art School. He read Archaeology at Leicester University followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. In the early eighties Nick moved to the beautiful village of Great Bowden in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside.

Living in the country and fuelled by frequent visits to Cornwall, Scotland and the Lake District he became much more interested in Landscape painting. This led to years of experimentation with different media which is when he discovered the vibrancy of acrylic inks, using them like watercolour paints. This was the beginning of a new enterprise.

Through the years he gained the experience that gave him the encouragement he needed to take his art to the next level, professionally publishing his work and exhibiting in galleries throughout Britain.

Nick now lives yards from the sea in Embleton on the fantastic Northumberland coast where he is inspired by the landscape and seascapes every day.

Nick usually paints in his garden studio to the background of audio books on tape or CD. These are unabridged and can last up to 17 hours. He is so attuned to this way of working that he cannot paint without them. They are as much a part of the painting process as the paint or canvas.

Having decided on the composition in a sketchbook, he carefully but quickly sketches in the detail. All this planning is often covered by the first coat of paint.

He then decides on a 'mood colour which will unify the painting; however the first coat of paint may be the exact opposite. Nick paints with acrylics for their versatility and quick- drying properties. He paints quickly employing various textures, dribbles, splatters and scrapings.

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