Secrets of the Sinking Sun

Secrets of the Sinking Sun

30 x 30"

oil on canvas

© Nicki Ault, 2019

available at Webster Galleries

I'm pretty excited that this beauty has arrived safely in Calgary at Webster Galleries. 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.

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.

The Milky Way Emerges

The Milky Way Emerges

8 x 8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2019

available at Darrell Bell Gallery

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.

Filtered Forest Light

Forest Fiesta

8 x 8"

acrylic and oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2019

available at Darrell Bell Gallery
 

Filtered Forest Light

8 x 8"

acrylic and oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2019

sold at Darrell Bell Gallery

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.

Sharp Turn

Sharp Turn

8 x 8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2019

available at Darrell Bell Gallery

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.

The Prairies Are Smiling

The Prairies Are Smiling

8 x 8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2019

available at Darrell Bell Gallery

We woke up to a of of snow today. The scene in this painting will be a good reminder of things to come again next year.

Win "Follow Me"!

Follow Me

10 x 10

oil on panel

© Nicki Ault, 2019

You could WIN my brand new 10x10 inch original oil painting "Follow Me" (value $300). It's my way of having a bit of fun in a small effort to thank you for following me on this crazy artsy journey I am on. And it's a painting of a path! How terribly clever and symbolic of me.

Leave a comment on this post for an entry to win! 

Also go to Facebook or Instagram to earn more entries.

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HOW TO ENTER on FB and Insta:

1) FOLLOW my page

2) COMMENT and/or TAG a friend on this post who you think might enjoy following my page. One comment per person HOWEVER 

BONUS: REPEATING these steps on the other page will give you another entry in the draw AND leaving a comment on this post on my blog will give you another entry! So you could have three entries!

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Draw closes at midnight on Wednesday, October 16. Winner announced on Thursday, October 17th.

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NOTES: 

- please DO NOT follow only to unfollow after the draw. This is a draw to thank people for joining me.

- prize has no cash value

- Not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook

- open to Canadian and U.S. residents. I will pay for shipping 💓

 

Time to Celebrate!

Yesterday I put up this image on my Instagram and Facebook pages with the following:

I am grateful and I feel like celebrating!

On Monday, October 14th I will post the colour version of this brand new original 10x10 oil painting, "Follow Me", and the details for my FIRST EVER DRAW!

I started my blog ten years ago when I was painting very little and all of the art-related baby steps since then have led to a recent milestone: the launch of my website!

An overwhelming factor in persevering for these ten years has to do with the support I have received in all the forms it has come to me. I am extremely grateful for those who have: written encouraging words through texts, DM's and comments; attended my art shows; shared their knowledge and expertise with me; given me valuable critiques on my work; told their friends and family to check out my art; helped me through the inevitable low points; and of course, those who have purchased.

This painting is a symbolic nod of gratitude to those who follow me and I want someone to win it! Come back on Monday to see the painting in full colour and to find out how to enter!