Visiting With Artist Nicki Ault

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. – Walt Disney

Amidst It All by Nicki Ault

As my interest in art grows, I find myself reaching out to connect with other artists to learn more about their paths, perspectives and philosophies.

Recently, I visited with Saskatoon artist, Nicki Ault, in her studio.

She paints in the company of a group of artists at the Studio on 20^th.

Nicki works in oil on canvas focusing on landscapes – prairies, lake scenes and sunsets.

A couple of samples of her recent work are shared here with Nicki’s permission.

Our conversation covered a lot of territory, and here are a few of the take-away insights I picked up along the way:

• Saying yes to one opportunity can help open the doors for others to follow.
• Put your work out there in many different ways and trust it will find the audience that appreciates what you have to offer.
• Give Instagram a whirl. It’s a great way to feature visual images.
• Sometimes art shows pay off and sometimes they don’t. Although you can spread the word to your own followers, much depends on the marketing done – or not done – by the sponsors of an event.
• All it takes is one person – the right person – to see and love your work for a sale to occur. You never know who, when or where that will be.
• One sale often leads to another. The purchase of a small piece can lead to interest in a larger work.
• Working in a series helps you better understand your subject and lets you hone the techniques that get you the results you have in mind.
• Stepping away from a work in progress for a while will often help you see what you need to do next.

Delicate Balance by Nicki Ault

Thanks, Nicki, for the visit and the insights.

I love talking art with other artists, and Nicki was very generous in spending her time with me.

If you’d like to see Nicki’s work for yourself, you can find her paintings at the Darrell Bell Gallery on 21^st Street here in Saskatoon.

You can also follow her work and learn more about her art by subscribing to Nicki’s blog or following her on Instagram.