Northern Majesty

Northern Majesty

36 x 48"

oil on canvas

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

At the end of what I thought was the last painting session on this piece, I turned my easel to face the door so when I came in the next day with fresh eyes I would get an immediate impression. When I arrived the following day, I walked into my space and actually gasped upon the sight of this painting. I knew right then it was done.

For my solo show "Mood" at Assiniboia Gallery in Regina, June 7-30 with an opening reception on Thursday, June 7 from 5-8 p.m.

You're Invited to "Mood" at Assiniboia Gallery!

So excited for this!!!

We are about nine days away from my solo show! The opening reception is on Thursday, June 7th from 5-8 p.m. and I will be there! I would love it if you could come and help me celebrate both this new collection of work and this milestone in my art career!

Assiniboia Gallery is located at 2266 Smith Street in Regina (306-522-0997) and you can see the work available in this exhibition here with the exception of the 40x60 canvas that is still on my easel getting some finishing touches. This last image should be delivered and on the website by the weekend.

The painting pictured on the above invitation is called "Golden Tamarack on the Riffle" and it is 36x36. It is from the beautiful autumn day last year when I drove to the Waskesiu River from the yurt I was staying at near Emma Lake. Not only did I want to portray the golden colours of September in the forest, I really wanted to capture the effect of the calm water hitting the rocks further down the river.

Okay, circle the 7th on your calendar and we will see you there!

Infinite Sky

Infinite Sky
(commission)

6 x 6"

oil on board

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold 

I put a few things on the back burner while I was working so hard to get ready for my show at Assiniboia Gallery next month. I painted this little commission awhile ago but knew it was not needed until August, so I delayed delivering it. I finally got that task done yesterday, as well as a few other jobs.

I must say that it's pretty cool when an artist, who is miles ahead of you in success and experience, commissions you for a little piece of art. This very thing has happened twice now in the last six months. It makes me feel like I am on the right track.

Long Weekend Debut

Long Weekend Debut

10x10"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

A week ago, on Instagram, I posted a photo of the first sunset I witnessed at the lake this year on Friday evening of the May long weekend. I went to the lake with my oldest son and his friend; I painted and they fished, played Frisbee golf and ate cinnamon buns from the local bakery!

I was so excited to be back up north that I was compelled to get up on Saturday morning and attempt to paint the feeling of hope and contentment I felt from the warm, golden light shining through the trees. This painting captures my mood that evening.

I delivered this painting on Tuesday and it will be in my solo show "Mood" at the Assiniboia Gallery in Regina from June 7-30.

Flax Up Front

Flax Up Front

20 x 20"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

Canola + flax + dramatic sky = Saskatchewan!

I SO love this one! For my solo show "Mood" at Assiniboia Gallery in Regina, June 7-30.

In exactly two weeks I will be driving down to Regina for the opening reception of  "Mood"! I really am so terribly excited. I will be at the gallery from 5-8 p.m., so if you are in or near Regina I would love it if you would come to help me celebrate this big milestone in my career. A year ago I hadn't even met Jeremy or any of the amazing people at the gallery, and now look!

Well, actually that isn't quite true. Two years ago in September of 2016 I attended the first ever Art Now Saskatchewan Art Fair at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. It was a wonderful exhibition of professional galleries (belonging to Sask Galleries) showcasing their artists in beautiful "booths". Of all of the booths, one gallery stood out to me, Assiniboia Gallery from Regina. They appeared so professional, yet accessible, they had a great range of artists and artwork and everything was framed! I remember very clearly chatting with the lovely woman who was working when I passed through- she was delightful and she had the cutest haircut! And now I know her! Jen is awesome and I am thrilled she represents my work alongside Jeremy (gallery owner) and Tammi (gallery manager).

Over the next two weeks a good portion of the twenty-four paintings I delivered will be framed by Moranda and Ben, so when I next see the paintings they will be all dressed up for the party! And I still have one more huge piece to deliver when it is done and dry, so I appreciate them accommodating its later arrival.

I would love it you would help me spread the word - I will have an invitation to share soon! Thank you!

View of the Points at Point View, Waskesiu

View of the Points at Point View, Waskesiu

10 x 10"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

available at Assiniboia Gallery

Point View - a perfect picnic spot just beyond the turn-off to the marina in Waskesiu. This is the view looking towards Birch Bay or Seven Mile Beach.

Delivered yesterday for my solo show "Mood" at Assiniboia Gallery in Regina, June 7-30.

A Certain Kind of Light

A Certain Kind Of Light

30 x 48"

oil on canvas

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

This is the biggest sunset reflection I have done to date and its intensity is somewhat lost on a small computer screen. It is big! I can hardly wait to see it hanging in the Assiniboia Gallery next month! 

I am actually on my way now to deliver it plus twenty-three other brand spankin' new paintings for my solo show which will be exhibited in the gallery from June 7th-30th, however the work is available for purchase now and can be viewed online here. One has already spold! I just sent ten more images of finished work to the gallery, so the website should be updated with them very soon. I actually have one more painting on my easel, so there will ultimately be twenty-five pieces in the show. The last one is a doozy... 40x60! - as big as the huge sunset/road commission I painted last year!

Overcast at Sunset

Overcast at Sunset

10 x 10"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

Quiet and subtle, just a little colour at the horizon.

For my solo show "Mood" at Assiniboia Gallery, June 7-30.

Northern Wetlands

Northern Wetlands

30 x 30"

oil on canvas

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold at Assiniboia Gallery

Dark, cool shadows and glowing, autumn light make a really great combo. Plus those little golden tamaracks in the distant are the sweetest.

For my solo show "Mood" at Assiniboia Gallery, June 7-30.

A Complicated Land On A Still Day

A Complicated Land On A Still Day

20 x 20"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2018

available at Assiniboia Gallery

For my solo show, "Mood", at Assiniboia Gallery!

Sometimes the mood created by a scene is light and bright; it makes you feel happy and alive. That's how I felt when I saw this scene last year... no wind, birds chirping, crickets singing and the sky was clear and blue save for some sweet little clouds at the horizon.