AlisonNichollsArt
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Angie on Jan 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love my new elephant sketch! It will be a lovely addition to my office. Of course, this sketch is even dearer to me after joining Alison on her Art Safari in 2017!
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Eric on Dec 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely incredible, beautifully painted art! And the packaging was so professional and thoughtful! My wife loved it! Looking forward to another purchase in the near future! Thank you!!
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Leslie on Jul 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAlison's work never disappoints! This painted dog pup is just perfect.
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slucic1443 on Dec 16, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI love my sketch! I love all of Alison’s work, and am happy to finally own one. I have been lucky enough to take some of Alison‘s workshops, and have learned so much from her. Owning a piece of her work is wonderful. Selfishly, I am keeping the piece for my wall, although her sketches would make great gifts also! I plan to check back often.
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holbs on Nov 15, 2019
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful piece, good communication from seller, arrived very quickly! Item was well packed and protected.
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Deb on May 4, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI love the sketch. I love all of Allison's work. This is the second piece of her art that I own. Shipping was faster than I expected. only a few days from placing the order and receiving it. As usual, I am late to the table, Friends have been telling me abut Etsy for years it seems. this is my first experience. I am very pleased.
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Dana on Apr 23, 2019
5 out of 5 starsAlison is a terrific artist! I am very happy to own one of her sketches A wonderful addition to my African collection! There is also the added bonus of money donated to African conservation. Thanks Alison!!
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About AlisonNichollsArt
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Guineafowl feathers, wood and impala droppings, set in an elephant footprint. -
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This is me sketching in the dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia. -
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My studio companion, Chase. -
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Sketching elephants in Botswana. -
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In my studio, working on ideas.
Daily 10-Minute Sketches with 50% donated to African Conservation
A 10-minute daily sketch is a great way to start the day, keep my sketching skills up to speed, and experiment with line and color. Every piece is unique and 50% of the proceeds are donated to African conservation organizations. I begin each one with an ink drawing then add watercolor or fluid acrylic if time allows. The ticking clock keeps me working fast but I find this is mostly an advantage.
These daily sketches began when I attended a Portrait Party organized by New York City Urban Sketchers where I spent an entire day doing 10-minute sketches of people. I enjoyed it so much that I started doing a 10-minute portrait sketch every day. Soon I decided to revert to my usual African subject matter as I realized this would be a great way to keep my sketching skills up to speed for when I return to Africa and sketch animals from life. I've been selling my art for years through my person website - https://www.artinspiredbyafrica.com - but in April 2019, when my daily sketches started accumulating, I opened my Etsy store. I'll be selling them all here and will be donating 50% of the proceeds to the African conservation organizations I support. These include African People & Wildlife (Tanzania), Painted Dog Research Trust (Zimbabwe), Cheetah Conservation Fund (Namibia) and others.
My daily sketches are based on the amazing photos taken over the years by my husband, Nigel. Working directly from photos is not normally something I do, but the 10-minute deadline means I have to concentrate on the basics and eliminate unnecessary detail, just like I do when I’m sketching from life in Africa. Every day i really look forward to starting with a 10-minute sketch. I choose a photo, pick out my paper, pens and paints, set the timer and begin.
I’ll be posting new sketches every week so please join me on my exciting and colorful 10-minute daily sketch journey!
Alison
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Alison
Owner, Maker
I lived in Botswana & Zimbabwe for several years & return to sketch, work with conservation organizations & lead Art Safaris. I'm English by birth but live in Port Chester, New York, with my husband, Nigel, and German Shepherd dog, Chase.
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Nigel
Photographer
Alison uses photos from my collection, amassed over many years in Africa, as the basis for her daily sketches.
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I Wunder Photographics
White Plains, NY
Scans my original watercolor painting and prints copies.
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