The Art of Nicholas Pearce

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I teach classes and workshops in  British Columbia and accept invitations to lead workshops elsewhere.


I have been painting the female face and form for nearly three decades – faces, nudes, and the dynamically sensual imagery of women dancing flamenco.


My medium is acrylic paint on canvas, which I apply in a limited palette  with a single large brush. I’m also fascinated with computers, which I use to:

  1. •Capture my images during modelling sessions, along with a digital camera.

  2. •Complete the initial design and drafting stages of a painting.

  3. •Play the music that puts me into the focused state of mind demanded by the painting process.


I am represented in Alberta by the Diana Paul Galleries, and in British Columbia by The Gallery in Oak Bay Village, and by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (art rental).


My paintings are in private and corporate collections in Canada, the US and Europe.


 

Upcoming classes and workshops

          

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  1. 1.Summer Intensive – Island Blue, Victoria, BC. This 5 day workshop takes you from photographing the model to the Pearce technique for painting the figure. To register, click here or call 250 385 9786.       

  2. Aug 23–27 , 2010


  4. 2.A Taste of the Figure – Painter’s Lodge, Campbell River BC. This workshop gives you an opportunity to try a unique approach to painting the figure in acrylic. To register, click here or call

  5. 1 800 663 7090.       

  6. Sept. 7–9, 2010


  1. 3.Journey Toward Personal Artistic Style – The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach, BC. This 3 day workshop lets you look at your artistic preferences to find the roots of your own artistic style. To register call 250 752 6133.       

  2. Sept. 10–12, 2010


  1. 4.A Passion for the Figure – Island Blue, Victoria, BC. This ten-week class runs every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 9 pm. To register, click here or call

  2. 250 385 9786.       

  3. Oct. 5–Dec. 7, 2010


  1. 5.Through Artists‘ Eyes – The Coast Collective, Esquimalt Lagoon, BC. This is a class for women’s body image self discovery through modeling and painting.   To register click here or call 250  391 5522 

  2. Oct. 23–24, 2010