Nel Whatmore Handsigned and Numbered Limited Edition Boxed Canvas:"Wonderland"Item #: WG-NWGC77Artist: Nel Whatmore Title: Wonderland Size: 35.25" x 35.5" Edition Size: Artist Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition to 95 Medium: Boxed Canvas About the Artist: HISTORY & BACKGROUND After studying for a Foundation Course in Art & Design at Wolverhampton University, I then went on to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree at Trinity and All Saints College, Leeds, from 1982-1985. Shortly afterwards, in 1986, I was awarded a grant from the ‘Princes Youth Business Trust’ and was one of the few people chosen to represent the ‘Princes Youth Business Trust’ at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1990. Although I have been a professional artist since 1986, I was probably first aware of having talent in this area when I was just 10 years old. Whilst my family is not obviously artistic, there are a few notable exceptions. I come from a long line of entrepreneurs and those that are very skilled with their hands. My exhibitions have taken place at the Albert Docks in Liverpool, Chelsea Flower Show and numerous ‘Princes Youth Business Trust’ shows at the NEC in Birmingham. As well as this I have also held my own one-woman show for over 12 years. This major exhibition was held, for the first time this year, at the Halcyon Gallery in Birmingham and was a resounding success. My work is now sold widely both here in the UK and in America, as well as other countries, in the form of limited editions, posters, and greeting cards. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF My typical working day, when it’s not school holidays, is a juggling act. Like most of us who try to cram a lot into our lives, it’s a balance between being a mother, a wife, a friend and an artist. My husband Mark Morris is a writer and has shared looking after our two children Polly and David from day one. Usually I do breakfast and take to school then rush home to make phone calls and do some admin. I find this clears my head so that I can usually start to paint from 10.30am and carry on until 1pm. I’ll then stop for lunch and get some fresh air and a change of scene. My studio is at the top of the house and Mark’s study on the ground floor. He likes complete quiet, whereas I play music very loud and sing and dance whilst painting! After lunch I either paint again for most of the afternoon, either in or out of my studio, or on days when it’s my turn to collect, I pick up the children from school at around 3pm. Other things always encroach on my painting such as customers visiting, trips to the framers, yoga (which I would never give up), the children’s friends for tea, parties and other after school things. The day ends with allsorts from gin and tonic with friends, to movies and social do’s, to time in our garden or reading and chatting. It is always full to over brimming! |
