Acrylic Painting
Maree Nic Art
Subjects | Painting, Abstract, Figurative, Food, Whimsical
Maree is an acrylic painter based in Northcote, a creative inner city suburb in Melbourne. Studied Art and Design , majoring in portraiture, but since evolving into the exploration of tropical themes. Selling in many Melbourne stores, both prints and originals and many commissioned pieces both in Australia and overseas.
Welcome to Maree Nic Art, where human silhouettes and environmental elements combine with vibrant colours and always present palm to evoke serenity and mystique.
Artworks combine the exploration of culture, lush foliage and mediterranean and inner east influences of paradise and faraway lands. Largely inspired by travel, exotic locations, village life and cocktail sunsets.
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Art is life.
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
Started out with oils, loved the way colours could be mixed and enhanced. Move to acrylics, as it's such a faster drying process. I mix mediums today until i get he right final balance in m work.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
Starts off as an impulsive vision. Usually I coat the canvas with 3 bold colours. Then start from there. I never really plan an artwork, i build depending on my subject matters. It evolves daily and sometimes minute by minute.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
For 10 years i had a purpose built roof top conversion in my home. I recently moved and have a smaller studio space in a very modern home that opens up to a balcony. Currently I'm moving my studio to my brothers warehouse where I can have the freedom to be the messy artist again.
Tell us a bit about your story and how you came to be an artist
My passion for art started young. Art and art history was my passion in high school along side music and designing. Art is life, its escapism , its rewarding, its freedom to the creative mind.
How would you describe your creative process?
My creative process is very random. One small idea can transpire into a fully jam packed canvas with so much detail, or depending on my mood it can remain quite minimal.
What inspires you?
Being such a visual human, my inspiration can come from many things. My art reflects the good life of travel, the relaxing mode of escaping the home rat race and the feeling of calm, that a holiday brings.
How would you describe your artistic style?
Spontaneous and carefree.
What message and emotion do you hope to convey with your work?
I like my art work to take you back to a place that you want to remember. An artwork that keeps you finding new details each time you look at it. An artwork that gives you happiness and love each time you sit and loom at it.
Career Highlights
- First ever drawing sold as an art student at The AGE GALLERY in melbourne
- Ad published in House and garden magazine
- 2 artworks sitting on the DAISY D YACHT in Mallorca.
