Merry Holidays!

untitled (Wonderland)

24 x 18"

acrylic on canvas

© Nicki Ault, ~2009

NFS

I painted this a long time ago - before I ever had a studio space of my own, but it isn't dated on the back, nor titled or signed, so I have to make an educated guess as to when I might have done it. It is also acrylic and on a thin canvas, neither of which I use any more. I brought it home with the intention of throwing it out, but my youngest son intervened and wants to hang it in his bedroom which is so sweet. I have decided to call it "Wonderland".

All the best to everyone who keeps tabs on my blog and artistic endeavors. I am constantly humbled, and slightly bewildered but extremely grateful, that anyone other than my parents might be interested. 

In 2019, may you find and pursue a passion you love.

With gratitude,

Nicki

A Moment of Grace

A Moment Of Grace

10 x 10"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

LOVE this one! Delivered last Friday to Assiniboia Gallery in Regina. 

Trying to capture the moment when the setting sun delivers such wonder that you, as a mere human, must stop everything to watch and you realize how lucky you are to be here on this earth as a witness to it all.

Turquoise Transition

Turquoise Transition

8 x 8"

oil on panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

available at Darrell Bell Gallery

Playing with a soft turquoise and periwinkle colour palette and some thick-ish paint here and there on this one. 

The grid of my 8x8's at Darrell Bell Gallery has gift ideas galore for the special person on your list... and if my art isn't your cup o' tea, there are so many more pieces of art to choose from by some extremely talented artists. On Saturday they will be serving tasty treats to anyone who pops in, so if that doesn't motivate you to check it out, I don't know what will!

Winter Dreams

Winter Dreams

10 x 10"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

 

A little winter nocturne for you.

Wolf Willow and Wild Grasses

Wolf Willow and Wild Grasses

10 x 10"

oil on board

© Nicki Ault, 2018

available at Assiniboia Gallery

A prairie scene from Bridget's acreage this fall.

Navy Blue Marsh

Navy Blue Marsh

6x6"

oil on board

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold

A snippet of Saskatchewan.

Sometimes on a bright but windy day, the dugouts and marshes take on a deep, dark blue colour.

Into The Twilight

Into The Twilight

30 x 24"

oil on canvas

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

A moody scene at dusk near the Ski Beach at Waskesiu; bright and intense sunlight burning through the silhouetted trees. 

The motivation for this painting came after I painted "Silver Twilight" in September as part of my daily painting project for the Assiniboia Gallery's booth at Art Now. I immediately knew I had to take it up in scale and Jeremy (the owner of Assiniboia Gallery) agreed. I love the vertical orientation and how this format lends itself to the height of the trees.

"Into The Twilight" was delivered (still wet) to the Assiniboia Gallery yesterday with four other smaller pieces.... hopefully just in time to make the perfect gift for someone!

Marks of a Farmer

Marks of a Farmer

10 x 10"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

This is a familiar sight if you live on the prairies: tracks in fields of wheat. Thank you to all of the farmers who make their marks on the land.

Turquoise Sunset

Turquoise Sunset

8 x 8"

oil on panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

available at Darrell Bell Gallery

A new colour combo for a sunset reflection. 

This 8x8 and a grid of twenty-four others are at Darrell Bell Gallery ready to fill your gift-giving needs!

Neutral Storm

Neutral Storm

6x6"

oil on board

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold

Swelling storm clouds over the prairie, but not yet dark and ominous.

Late Afternoon Backlighting

Late Afternoon Backlighting

6x6"

oil on board

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold

I still love this colour palette and most recently used it on "Pewter and Platinum Glow" which pre-sold before Open Studio. I do believe these colours have not seen the last of me.

Forest Clearing

Forest Clearing

6x6"

oil on board

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold

A new product was used on the underpainting of "Forest Clearing"- Transparent Earth Red Fast Matte by Gamblin. And by fast they mean  fast! It's an oil paint but the drying time has been kicked up and I swear it was almost dry in an hour. I really loved the colour of this earthy red so I left quite a bit of it glowing through in the distant forest. Really happy with this one turned out.

Under The Big Blue

Under The Big Blue

8 x 8"

oil on panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Darrell Bell Gallery

So Saskatchewan.

Wet Earth At Sunrise

Wet Earth at Sunrise

6x6"

oil on board

© Nicki Ault, 2018

available

I had to make this one up. Other than the winter when the sun comes up at 9:00 a.m., let's just say I don't see the sun rise very often.

Misty

Misty

8 x 8"

oil on panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Darrell Bell Gallery

Brushstrokes and thicker paint: things I am going to experiment with more in the coming year. Interesting energy in this sky because of those two things.

Distant Wheat and Wild Grasses

Distant Wheat and Wild Grasses

8 x 8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Darrell Bell Gallery

There are lots of gift options down at Darrell Bell Gallery right now and there are several 8x8's displayed that I haven't posted yet, so my goal is to show them in the next several days.

I enjoy the calm, simplicity of this prairie scene, it's perfect for someone who loves Saskatchewan.

Available at Small Paintings Show in Calgary

  

 all images © Nicki Ault, 2018

available at Webster Galleries in Calgary

A Bold Ending

20x20"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

available at Webster Galleries in Calgary

Here is the selection of work available at Webster Galleries in Calgary in the Small Paintings Show on now until December 15th. Possibly some gift ideas here!