NICK POTTER

Nick was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (of 'crooked spire' fame) in 1959. Despite attaining an 'A' in art at ‘A’ Level he was encouraged to go to University rather than Art School. He read Archaeology, Ancient History and Art History at Leicester University followed by a P.G.C.E.

After a short teaching career in Derbyshire, Nick Potter joined an educational publisher and moved back to Leicestershire. Living in the country and fuelled by frequent visits to Cornwall, Scotland and the Lake District he became much more interested in Landscape painting. Nick moved back to Derbyshire and continued to paint.



Nick paints in his garden studio to the background of “ audio books” These are unabridged and can last up to 24 hours. He is so attuned to this way of working that he cannot paint without them. They are as much a part of the painting process as the paint or canvas.

Nick is renown for his ability to paint in many styles. He says it is “both a blessing and a curse”.

Nick usually paints with acrylics for their versatility and quick- drying properties. He paints quickly employing brushes, palette knives and other tools and creates various textures, dribbles, splatters and scrapings. He paints on board, canvas, mount board and paper. Nick sometimes includes collage in his work. He also paints with oils, watercolour, acrylic inks and mixed media. Recently he has also been producing monoprints. Nick works Monday to Friday in his studio and reserves weekends for family time.

Nick has had many One-man exhibitions and been included in numerous mixed exhibitions as well as providing private tuition, demonstrations and workshops for local Art Groups.

Nicks love of wild landscapes and his concerns regarding the pressures upon them fuels his desire to paint.

Nick now lives yards from the sea in Embleton on the fantastic Northumberland coast where he is inspired by the landscape and seascapes every day.