Nicole Andan
Nicole Andan
Nicole Andan of Nicole Barbara Arts in an International Artist, based in Gloucester, her creations are currently sitting in homes and businesses in the UK, Europe, Singapore, USA, The UAE and Ghana.
As a child of military parents, she has lived in countries across Europe; and after a stint in London during her twenties, where she met her husband Dominic, she has been settled in the South West of England, UK for the last 10 years.
In 2015 following the birth of her precious daughter, Lilly-Anne, Nicole was diagnosed with a lifelong disability called Rheumatoid Arthritis; an autoimmune disease that damages her joints causing pain and deformity.
As a new Mum and newly disabled Nicole struggled to find some balance; then after a move to Gloucester she met another Mum and Artist who encouraged her to pick up a paintbrush.
Nicole soon discovered holding paintbrushes caused significant pain in her hands, having found her passion for art Nicole would not be discouraged, she tried alternative methods and found a preference for pallet knives and sponges; she also discovered a passion for contemporary, textured or "mixed media" art and has incorporated her love of jewels and precious metal into her art using metal leaf.
Nicole has a passion for history, both classical and mediaeval and as such many of her pieces of art to be named after classical gods or characters from mediaeval literature and explore the juxtaposition between light and shade and the interplay between the two; each piece of art unique and will never be duplicated.
Nicole continues to build on the reputation she has gained for creating exclusive, bold and impactful art; and hopes to utilise here extensive experience in delivering training and mentoring within her business, offering both 1:1 and group training, particularly focussing on building texture in abstract art.
Nicole hopes to make her family proud and exceed the expectations of her clients as she continues on her journey to develop her skills and establish herself as a unique and interesting Contemporary Artist.
Instagram : @nicole_barbara_arts
facebook.com/nicolebarbaraarts
Twitter : @Nicole_Andan
At Betsy Benn we make art based personalised gifts, Christmas decorations, and homewares that we sell online.
With two large laser engravers and a large UV flat bed printer, I'm keen to explore options to help other artists turn their designs into products for sale.
We have a small workshop space that can take up to 16 participants for creative workshops. Previous use of the space has included workshops in paper cutting, felting, caligraphy, marbling, wreath making, and origami.
Address: 6 Manchester Park, Tewkesbury Road, GL51 9EJ
Website: https://betsybenn.com/
Email: betsy@betsybenn.co.uk
Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook): @betsybenn
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-benn-89691b1b/
Image description: Betsy Benn, sitting on the floor amongst wrapped gifts, art materials and artwork. Betsy is wearing a burgundy t-shirt and patterned trousers
Image credit: Emma Jackson Photography