INSPIRING JOY & WELL-BEING THROUGH NATURE

Creating big, evocative paintings of Nature has been my passion & purpose from an early age.

Born & raised in London I found myself  yearning escape to the countryside whenever possible. My greatest pleasure was to immerse myself in Nature with paints & sketchbooks to hand from a very early age. Painting brought mr peace and fulfilment throughout a traumatic childhood, although for many years it was something only to be indulgedas a hobby in my free time.

Aged 7 I was taken under the wing of an eminent artist of the time, Marian Bohusz Szyszko,  & studied amongst a group of postgraduate artists at his Bayswater studios, often having my work held up as an example of fluid free line. (As a small girl working in a group of men in their late 20's & 30's it was an interesting experience which probably wouldn't be possible in this day & age) These weekend lessons are etched in my memory as my first taste of truly being passionate about painting & being allowed to indulge that on a large scale, as well as the little creme patissiere choux puffs & marzipan animals my Mother would buy me in a little French Cafe around the corner after a day of painting.

Having been forced into the direction of ‘A proper job’ in the Thatcher years, I worked in senior roles in  commercial Interiors, recruitment, seeking some sort of fulfilment, eventually starting my own business. A path which may have created a good living, but did little good for my health & well being.

Every spare hour was spent drawing & painting, becoming ever more aware that it was Art which gave me any sense of satisfaction or fulfillment. Escaping to gardens & countryside, where I found peace & solace, on weekends I indulged an affair with Nature, her colour & form.

The Universe obviously had other plans for me too. At the darkest time of my life, having lost everything, I discovered an old box of pastels amongst my remaining belongings. Throwing myself into pouring my love of flora onto canvas was what kept me going & that was when I discoverd the healing power of creativity & Nature. 

From that pont there was no going back.

I turned to my art as my salvation&  began painting in, oils, acrylic & pastel. Big sensuous canvases exuding flow & colour. My work expressing themes of feminine strength & the deep genetic connection we have with Nature. .

My creative practice became a form of meditative state, during which stories & answers unfolded, bringing understanding & resolution to life's issues. These thoughts are woven into the story behind each painting.

Over the past 18 years I have held big solo exhibitions in prestigious locations such as RHS Wisley, Hyde Hall & London Galleries. My career as an artist took off as people began commenting on the feelings of well being & relaxation they experienced through my paintings. an intensely humbling experience to think something I had created from the heart brought others the same peace, with some fascinating testimonials emerging of  positive changes in mental health, relationships & confidence. 

My  work has since not only sold to private collectors but also spas, hotels, hospitals & office premises in the UK, Europe, US & UAE, where I worked closely with architects & interior designers to create uplifting, relaxing & joyful environments.

Do what is my greatest passion as my full time career is such a blessing & there is nothing more fulfilling.

I now live &  work in my Devon Studio & Home Gallery.

If you would like to arrange a private viewing or discuss my work or potential commissions, please feel free to contact me by email at anita@nowinska.com or telephone +44 (0)7767 42082O   @AnitaNowinskaArt on the usual socials.