tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14496988032008509802024-03-13T12:11:44.132-07:00Nicki AultMe, Myself and Who Am I?Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.comBlogger1484125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-20733428230998061842020-12-29T13:49:00.002-08:002020-12-29T18:50:58.862-08:00Original Art By Nicki Ault - 30 second video<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyFiLQlGnGiXX4JI7W0USN5Pm0vOi_FkNYgzn1nLKNedO0xy10hESdl421QaZjfMyiiQW3BYVxuU4FR-5n_Aw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p></p><p>Please click on the video above, then click on the icon in the bottom right corner to watch in full screen mode. The video is too tiny otherwise.</p><p>Many of these paintings are still available as they are pieces from the latter part of the year. Please email me at nicki.ault@shaw.ca if you have any questions or want more information. Also, if you would like to be added to my email/newsletter list, please let me know.<br /></p><p>Happy New Year to you all! May 2021 take a sharp upward turn for us all! Stay safe.<br /></p><p></p>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-87484334338612595892020-08-07T20:38:00.008-07:002021-05-24T08:09:45.067-07:00An Unplanned Hiatus and Now a Planned Hiatus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Fading Light</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">oil on canvas, 36x48 inches</span></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I think it would be fair to say I have let my blog slide. </span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This has been a year for the history books, has it not? I hope you are safe, healthy and coping through this unprecedented time. Some days I am doing well, some days I am not. I have learned in a health crisis it is best to take one day at a time, not watch the news too much and to limit scrolling on Facebook! My preferred form of pandemic entertainment has been watching comedians on Netflix and YouTube, specifically John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais and also Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars.<br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Somehow six months has lapsed since writing a blog post. Even before the pandemic hit I was considering winding my blog down. It has been a great source of joy over the last ten years and it has certainly been a great motivator in producing work - especially in my early painting days. I often can't believe this blog spans a decade. A decade. Wow.</span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Things shift and change, however. New ways of doing things evolve, lessons are learned and hopefully one becomes wiser. Over the last several months, despite the brain-fog of the pandemic, I have found a bit of clarity. It is time for me to officially declare that I need to make some adjustments, which really have already happened, but without word from me and I apologize for that.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I am deeply grateful for those who have kept tabs on this blog and who have followed my journey as an artist up until this point. I find myself wondering where I would be right now if it weren't for this forum. Without it, I am not sure I would have established traction for my paintings. I now find myself in the amazing position of having a career in art and my energy needs to be focused on creating it rather than writing about it on multiple platforms. I have decided to pause my blog and I have also decided to turn off my Daily Paintworks page. I have been procrastinating these decisions for awhile, but now that the words are written, it feels right.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">I still love my art profiles on both <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicki.ault.studio/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Nicki.Ault.Studio/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and I love interacting regularly there. <a href="https://nickiault.com" target="_blank">My website</a> is the very best place to check out new and available work - I am so happy I built it. Seventeen new paintings will be uploaded over the weekend! Also, please consider signing up for my newsletters at the bottom of any page of my website as I will be sending one out soon. I envision them becoming a quarterly occurrence, but I have already decided that they will not be held to a strict schedule and they will always be a bit different. For those of you who receive these blog posts as emails, I hope you will consider going to my website to subscribe to my newsletter as I am unable to transfer you over myself. For ease, go to the bottom of <a href="https://nickiault.com/contact" target="_blank">this page</a> on my website to subscribe.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<i> Fading Light</i><br />
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I have been painting LOTS and as a result January was a blur. I was on a mission to get several large paintings done for Webster Galleries in Calgary and then deliver them in person in early February. Mission accomplished! On top of that Assiniboia Gallery had a rush on 10x10's so I painted more to replenish their inventory. Same thing happened with Darrell Bell Gallery and the 8x8's.</div>
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Here is a list of the work I pulled off in January to give you an idea of why that month was a blur:</div>
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As soon as I returned from the road-trip to Calgary, I got down to business and got a couple of pieces ready for a new show at Darrell Bell Gallery which is on now!<br />
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The painting in the lower left corner is mine, the grid of 8x8's is full and gorgeous, plus you will see this brand new piece:<br />
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<i>Clear Northern Light</i></div>
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The opening has come and gone, but the show will be up for a few weeks, so please check it out. The invitation mentions big changes, so here is what's happening:<b> <i>the street level gallery has now merged with the fourth floor gallery and all art and operations are officially in one place!</i></b> As a result, if you need any 8x8's in the future, be sure to go up the elevators to the gallery in the Canada Building.<br />
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On top of all of that, SaskGalleries just launched a new promotional video and, much to my surprise and excitement, one of my paintings was featured! It's a fun, high energy video showing original art incorporated into everyday life. <a href="https://www.saskgalleries.ca/everydaylife" target="_blank">View it here</a> and be sure to have your sound on. Watch for my painting "The Golden Hour and the Old Boat Dock" being hung at the end of the video.<br />
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Finally, when you have a minute, pop over to my website, <a href="http://www.nickiault.com/">www.nickiault.com</a> , which has recently been updated with all of the newest work and available inventory. I'd love it if you would sign up for my emails/newsletter, too. I still haven't sent any yet, but I will at some point!<br />
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Thanks for catching up with me!<br />
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-24237761530406056452020-01-07T06:06:00.004-08:002021-07-23T22:02:52.325-07:00A Dream View<br />
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<i>A Dream View</i></div>
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This was an honour to paint. The sister of a dear, dear
friend, who I have known and loved all the way back to elementary school and who was the MC at my wedding, contacted me about a Christmas gift for him.
She wanted to give him and his partner a painting that featured the stunning
view from their recently completed dream home. I haven't seen the house or
view in person, so I was nervous about getting the elements right and making
sure it was recognizable. Thankfully I have now received messages from them
both and the painting was a hit <span style="font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">💖</span>.</div>
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This is officially the first time I have attempted mountains
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-84973763434122660732020-01-01T09:41:00.002-08:002020-01-01T09:41:40.487-08:00Welcome 2020!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Be strong. Be proud. Be what you love."</div>
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I think this will be my motto for 2020.</div>
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My sister gave me this sparkly card for my birthday in
August. Inside it reads "Be your passions. Be your beliefs. But most of
all... be you. And this will be an amazing year."</div>
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A new year always feels exciting to me. I like January 1st a
whole lot more than the grand finale of December 31st. I'm just ready to get on
with it.</div>
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I have to say, 2019 was a good year for me in my little art
world and I'm excited about my plans for this coming year. I hope to take more
risks in my painting - I am worried I'm settling in a little too comfortably.
I'm thinking about structuring my studio time differently... like setting aside
one to two hours first thing in the morning to sketch, play, journal and
experiment. Or perhaps it would be easier to set aside one full day each week
for that. Not sure. I'll be flexible until a new schedule feels right.</div>
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On the flip-side of a great year in art, the personal side
of life has been really sucky, so I definitely feel happy to close the door on
2019. Buh bye. Between my son's surgery and rehab earlier
in the year and my own perfect storm of health troubles, 2019 was a rough go.
Almost-constant pain, among many other things, tried hard to break my spirit.
Slowly things are getting sorted, but most importantly whatever is going on
doesn't appear to be one big scary thing but a bunch of small minor things all
at once. We were also hit hard with news separate from this, but I won't say
more out of respect for the privacy of those in my life.</div>
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All I can say is, THANK GOODNESS FOR ART! If you do not have
a creative outlet in your life of any kind, do yourself a favour and discover
one. Your overall well-being will thank you. Art makes me strong. It makes me
proud. And it is definitely what I love.</div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-77645889890687194482019-12-28T06:16:00.002-08:002019-12-28T19:42:16.546-08:00Old Road, New Puddles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YUOGhnNxXU4/XgdhbvOnuvI/AAAAAAAAIfI/V28WrH5LhT4l3rCEnbqC3CCFzsww_NJpACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019%2B-%2BOld%2BRoad%2B-%2BNew%2BPuddles%2B10%2Bx%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="600" height="397" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YUOGhnNxXU4/XgdhbvOnuvI/AAAAAAAAIfI/V28WrH5LhT4l3rCEnbqC3CCFzsww_NJpACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/2019%2B-%2BOld%2BRoad%2B-%2BNew%2BPuddles%2B10%2Bx%2B10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<i>Old Road, New Puddles</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>10" x 10"</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>oil on canvas</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>sold</i></b></span></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">
A lot has been said here in this little canvas: the texture of the grass, the distant water in the field, the overgrown road, the puddles in the ruts, the storm clouds that have just passed through. I hope it tells a story to you and, if it does, I would be curious to know, what is that story?</div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-79371496230562469922019-12-27T09:32:00.003-08:002019-12-27T09:32:51.552-08:00Happy Holidays to All!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ed9avne7T7w/XgY_ypkdQWI/AAAAAAAAIfA/v9mOLSnFStkckD7IF-SXGXJne9VHkkCjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Best%2Bwishes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ed9avne7T7w/XgY_ypkdQWI/AAAAAAAAIfA/v9mOLSnFStkckD7IF-SXGXJne9VHkkCjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Best%2Bwishes.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></span></div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-3627968213982124242019-12-14T08:42:00.002-08:002021-04-30T11:27:42.341-07:00Light of Lights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zr5-txKHUwg/XfJSmF0UOiI/AAAAAAAAIeo/Fr7JkEfaQhwsqa2QldHq7wR9x6OeoIAdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019%2B-%2BLight%2Bof%2BLights%2B20%2Bx%2B20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zr5-txKHUwg/XfJSmF0UOiI/AAAAAAAAIeo/Fr7JkEfaQhwsqa2QldHq7wR9x6OeoIAdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/2019%2B-%2BLight%2Bof%2BLights%2B20%2Bx%2B20.jpg" width="397" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Light of Lights</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>20 x 20</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>oil on canvas</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I just realized how long it has been since I wrote a blog post. </div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">
Open Studio was a huge success! It was such a busy day, but I wasn't feeling well so it took the fun out of it for me. The bug I felt coming on that day actually didn't fully develop. I thought I dodged it until the evening of Black Friday six days later. Wham! It took me down hard and then I didn't leave my bed or couch for about nine days straight. If anyone needs any advice on small claims court issues, I can probably help since, for some reason when I was conscious, I got hooked on the People's Court. Ha!</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I finally got to the studio the other day and got back to work on two commissions that must get done ASAP. I also worked on some new 8x8's for <a href="http://www.darrellbellgallery.com/" target="_blank">Darrell Bell Gallery</a> (which have now been delivered) and as they were drying I worked on this new beauty.<br />
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I have been thinking a lot about life's difficulties: illnesses, relationship troubles, job losses, strained economies, political turmoil, etc. It can be overwhelming. I worry for my kids and what awaits them in our suffering world. The best I can do is try to be kind and compassionate and try to paint images that I feel are beautiful, hopeful and bring light.<br />
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That is what this painting is about. I would love your thoughts. Do you see the hope in it?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. </i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Be
the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest
significance.” </i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /> ―
<span class="authorOrTitle">
Roy T. Bennett,
</span>
</i><span id="quote_book_link_29359991"><i>
The Light in the Heart</i>
</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-23603492492343461422019-11-17T15:00:00.001-08:002019-11-17T15:00:26.118-08:00Lone Star<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnNrjv0bS8A/Xc4-SDa_W7I/AAAAAAAAIeg/G7RqbMZz9g4u3EcF4b0mSW_JZ82DnOfswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019%2B-%2BLone%2BStar%2B48%2Bx%2B36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnNrjv0bS8A/Xc4-SDa_W7I/AAAAAAAAIeg/G7RqbMZz9g4u3EcF4b0mSW_JZ82DnOfswCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/2019%2B-%2BLone%2BStar%2B48%2Bx%2B36.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Lone Star</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>48 x 36"</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>oil on canvas</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>available at Assiniboia Gallery</i></b><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
Big. Beautiful. Brand new! </div>
</div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-65480173317956170532019-11-14T06:11:00.002-08:002019-11-14T06:11:20.095-08:00Gentle Comes The Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UtIeRz-EDXI/XYEehzzCrSI/AAAAAAAAIZw/4knlh4BE2k0_yOim-Of5TG3s2DBg0Y3YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019-%2BGentle%2BComes%2BThe%2BNight%2B30%2Bx%2B40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="800" height="298" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UtIeRz-EDXI/XYEehzzCrSI/AAAAAAAAIZw/4knlh4BE2k0_yOim-Of5TG3s2DBg0Y3YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/2019-%2BGentle%2BComes%2BThe%2BNight%2B30%2Bx%2B40.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Gentle Comes The Night</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>30 x 40"</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>oil on canvas</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">sold</span></span> at Assiniboia Gallery</i></b><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
Art Now Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair was such a great weekend for my art! Assiniboia Gallery swapped this painting out with the Waskesiu River that sold the night before at the gala opening. "Gentle Comes The Night" promptly sold later that morning!</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
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<div style="text-align: center;">
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-27700671105847409732019-11-14T06:08:00.001-08:002019-11-14T06:08:09.854-08:00Beautiful Storm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Beautiful Storm</i></div>
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<i>36 x 36"</i></div>
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<i>oil on canvas</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">sold</span></span> at Assiniboia Gallery</i></b><br />
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Many challenges came my way with this one, but it finally got to a place where I could call it complete. I love the warm light in the clouds juxtaposed against the cool, stormy blues. This was the main painting I created for Art Now Saskatchewan Art Fair, but it pre-sold and therefore didn't make it into the show!</div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-21776994714920602222019-11-14T06:01:00.005-08:002019-11-14T06:01:52.081-08:00The Calmest Of Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7L7MNlm8Rd4/XYEQ81826HI/AAAAAAAAIZg/DJbzBr9RZ94xrAp_5dWA1E2rdILfxi_zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019%2B-%2BThe%2BCalmest%2Bof%2BDays%2B-%2BWaskesiu%2BRiver%2B24%2Bx%2B36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7L7MNlm8Rd4/XYEQ81826HI/AAAAAAAAIZg/DJbzBr9RZ94xrAp_5dWA1E2rdILfxi_zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/2019%2B-%2BThe%2BCalmest%2Bof%2BDays%2B-%2BWaskesiu%2BRiver%2B24%2Bx%2B36.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<i>The Calmest Of Days</i></div>
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<i>24 x 36"</i></div>
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<i>oil on canvas</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">sold</span></span> at Assiniboia Gallery</i></b></div>
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The light in this one really turned out well, the photo doesn't do it justice. This painting sold on opening night at Art Now Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair in September. </div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-38288951665168948372019-11-09T06:47:00.005-08:002019-11-09T06:47:56.302-08:00Last Glisten<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Last Glisten</i></div>
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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<b><i>available at Darrell Bell Gallery</i></b><br />
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It's hard to see in the photo, but there is a little shimmer of light on the dugout where the sun is about to go down. </div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-21062213006714489062019-11-08T05:23:00.002-08:002019-11-08T05:23:31.298-08:00Fire-tipped Clouds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dwjNhIPv_uQ/XcI29WO1w_I/AAAAAAAAIeA/FuoKoaT7j0M7_oSbw9UP_MqxZjdykh1NQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019%2B-%2BFire-tipped%2BClouds%2B8%2Bx%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="600" height="397" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dwjNhIPv_uQ/XcI29WO1w_I/AAAAAAAAIeA/FuoKoaT7j0M7_oSbw9UP_MqxZjdykh1NQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/2019%2B-%2BFire-tipped%2BClouds%2B8%2Bx%2B8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<i>Fire-tipped Clouds</i></div>
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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<b><i>available at Darrell Bell Gallery</i></b><br />
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Small art, big impact.<br />
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Another new painting at Darrell Bell Gallery. </div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-62240867617820325532019-11-07T06:45:00.002-08:002019-11-07T06:58:11.708-08:00Serene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Serene </i></div>
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<i>20 x 20"</i></div>
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<i>oil on panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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This peaceful scene is now available at the Assiniboia Gallery in Regina. It is quiet and contemplative. A reminder of those gentle summers' evenings at the lake sitting on the beach and listening to the water lap at the shore.</div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-19499776783590392742019-11-06T05:51:00.003-08:002019-11-06T05:51:26.015-08:00Evening Canola<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FYlKEk1YuW8/XcI2kHYVPZI/AAAAAAAAId4/kqwso1XDKZoqcB4wbWRBM9apNJhlPyd1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019%2B-%2BEvening%2BCanola%2B8%2Bx%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="600" height="395" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FYlKEk1YuW8/XcI2kHYVPZI/AAAAAAAAId4/kqwso1XDKZoqcB4wbWRBM9apNJhlPyd1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/2019%2B-%2BEvening%2BCanola%2B8%2Bx%2B8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<i>Evening Canola</i></div>
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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A pink tinge in the sky at dusk in late July. </div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-25430509749621467382019-11-06T05:49:00.005-08:002019-11-06T05:49:48.126-08:00Memories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Memories</i></div>
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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Gentle waves and evening light.</div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-14717095620083482932019-11-04T17:40:00.002-08:002019-11-04T17:40:36.398-08:00Duck Pond in September, Forestry Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Duck Pond in September, Forestry Farm</i></div>
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<i>8x8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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I recently delivered seven new 8x8's to Darrell Bell Gallery. Gift giving season is approaching rapidly and luckily my order of thirty panels just arrived as this last batch of seven depleted my stock!</div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-7733505684208498052019-11-04T17:34:00.003-08:002019-11-04T17:34:37.982-08:00Morning at the River<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Morning at the River</i></div>
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<i>8x8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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Fresh, sparkling morning air.</div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-56077495067375203372019-11-04T17:32:00.002-08:002019-11-04T17:32:33.686-08:00Retired Country Road<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Retired Country Road</i></div>
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on panel</i></div>
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If this old road could talk...</div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-34137811646340042032019-11-01T07:44:00.000-07:002019-11-01T07:44:13.138-07:00Looking For The Portage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Looking For The Portage</i></div>
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<i>24 x 24"</i></div>
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<i>oil on canvas</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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Clear, crisp light. Cool, calm water. A perfect day to canoe.<br />
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Now available at <a href="https://webstergalleries.com/artist-works.php?artistId=336415&artist=Nicki%20Ault" target="_blank">Webster Galleries</a> in Calgary.</div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-82942067006580660902019-10-31T06:56:00.000-07:002019-10-31T06:56:42.285-07:00Secrets of the Sinking Sun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Secrets of the Sinking Sun</i></div>
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<i>30 x 30"</i></div>
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<i>oil on canvas</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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I'm pretty excited that this beauty has arrived safely in Calgary at <a href="https://webstergalleries.com/artist-works.php?artistId=336415&artist=Nicki%20Ault" target="_blank">Webster Galleries</a>. The photo shows the painting well, but in person this piece will immediately transport you to your favourite memory of an evening at the lake. The glowing light on the water is magical and a feeling of calm will wash over you. </div>
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I love the moments of connection when I deliver work to my galleries, so it feels weird to send boxes by courier. Phone calls are the next best thing and I am so happy Paula and the team at Webster's are enthusiastic about the two new pieces they just received. Tomorrow I will show the other painting and if you are in Calgary, please stop by to check them out. </div>
Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-23350742187188833062019-10-29T19:19:00.002-07:002019-10-29T19:19:38.869-07:00The Milky Way Emerges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>The Milky Way Emerges</i></div>
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on cradled panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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<b><i>available at Darrell Bell Gallery</i></b><br />
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I love this clear, blue evening sky. The Milky Way is starting to appear and in a couple of hours the blue will deepen and there will be nothing but a sea of stars above.</div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-77228002524654003342019-10-28T08:27:00.000-07:002019-10-28T08:28:06.113-07:00Filtered Forest Light<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Forest Fiesta</i><br />
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>acrylic and oil on cradled panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
<b><i>available at Darrell Bell Gallery</i></b><br />
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<i>Filtered Forest Light</i></div>
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>acrylic and oil on cradled panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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I love building up early layers in acrylic and this time I left a lot of them exposed. I like the depth it creates in these two paintings. The different palettes give off different moods.</div>
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Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449698803200850980.post-83648475229237383752019-10-28T08:22:00.000-07:002019-10-28T08:22:06.837-07:00Sharp Turn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Sharp Turn</i></div>
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<i>8 x 8"</i></div>
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<i>oil on cradled panel</i></div>
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<i>© Nicki Ault, 2019</i></div>
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<b><i>available at Darrell Bell Gallery</i></b><br />
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This painting makes me happy: the fresh greens, the hint of the road on the left, the puddles in the field, the loose marks. It was one of Darrell's favourites in the new batch of 8x8's for the landscape show and that always makes me happy, too. </div>
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