Bloom! – Nikki explains her recent creation

Bloom! – Nikki explains her recent creation

ByNikkiloy

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…

Quiet Blue – Confessions of a Neurodivergent Artist and A Self Portrait in Blue…

ByNikkiloy

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!
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The Tiki Surf Bus Bar Is Finished!

ByNikkiloy

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…

After The Auction!
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After The Auction!

ByNikkiloy

After The Auction… Firstly, let me say a massive thank you to all those who took part, either by creating artwork, or by sharing, or by placing a bid! It was a massive success! All in all we raised £1915 which brings our current fundraising total for the restoration of Small dole Skatepark to somewhere…

The Wandering Gallery and her first ever show
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The Wandering Gallery and her first ever show

ByNikkiloy

WHAT: 27 Custom Skateboard decks decorated by 25 different artists on show at Small Dole Skatepark Fundraising Skate Jam. CHECK OUT THE CATALOGUE Also available: BBQ, Skating, Skooting, Coffee and cakes, mini merch market… Lots of fun! WHERE: Small Dole End of Summer Skate Jam: Mackley Field, Small Dole, West Sussex. BN5 9XR And then…

Shop Update!
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Shop Update!

ByNikkiloy

Just wanted to let you know that there are some new products in my shop! First up this long awaited Get Well Soon card for the broken skaters out there. You can FIND THAT HERE Then also as Easter is coming up I have added a range of Easter greetings cards.. Daft Bunny, Little Lamb…