Welcome to the online home of Nikki Loy, a multifaceted creator: Trained illustrator, professional singer and songwriter, and storyteller. Here you can find her music and her art, browse her shop and learn more about her upcoming events.
NEWS
Here you’ll find the latest from Nikki Loy, including announcements of upcoming gigs and shows, new products and projects, and articles on Nikki’s creative, musical or adventurous life. For a full archive of articles click here.
Bloom! – Nikki explains her recent creation
Bloom is a bit befuddling. When folks walk into my studio and see her she usually causes a reaction. Some ‘get it’ immediately, they lay their hands on their hearts and I can see they are deeply moved. Some get flustered, they know it means something, but it’s frustratingly passing right over their heads so they harumph and move on. Some think they know, and give me their interpretation, valid I guess, art is always open to the viewer’s interpretation – But, except for a few wise women, they are usually wrong as to my interpretation. So I shall explain her for you…
Quiet Blue – Confessions of a Neurodivergent Artist and A Self Portrait in Blue…
Neurodivergent is not a term that I ever would have used to describe myself. I actually thought I was pretty ‘normal’. I function in the world fairly well, most of the time, and so I have never questioned whether or not I might be neurodivergent.
But then one day, in a strange juxtaposition of events – two conversations with two totally different people back to back – an epiphany occurred, and the effect of this epiphany has rippled through the generations of my family in a remarkable way.
The Tiki Surf Bus Bar Is Finished!
The Tiki Surf Bus Bar Is Finished ~ And looking for a new home!? Prone to salvaging random things that look like they have ‘potential’, Ant and I have had this large wooden sleigh shaped thing hanging about in the workshop for… Ahhhh, let’s be honest, years! It’s been looking at me that whole time…
The Wandering Gallery … And Other Stories
…is an arts events company popping up art fairs and festivals,
bringing arts, entertainment and education all over West Sussex and beyond.
Gladys though, is a truck, she used to be a library bus and though she is retired from commercial life, she still has many stories to tell! For the most part she’s Nikki’s private art studio, exhibition room, and a camper rolled into one. She is a very diverse and creative vehicle, for a very multi-faceted owner. Most of the time she is on semi-permanent display at base camp. On very special occasions she is on display to the public.
Regarding pop-up arts events by Nikki Loy please see www.nikkiloy.com/events
Click here if you want more information about Gladys’ life story
Whether you’re looking for Nikki’s art, music or clothing, or one of a kind pieces – or even something from The Wandering Gallery – you’ll find it in the shop, here are a few of our favourites, visit the shop for more products:
The Latest from @NikkiLoyMaker on Instagram
Nikki’s favourite social media platform is Instagram, she posts about her adventures in her self built campervan, her musical life, her passion for roller skating, and lots of her art and illustration including pages from her sketchbook… It’s the best place to stay up to date with The Loy’s antics. Head over there now to follow her yourself.
