Nicola Mountney Art
Nicola Mountney finds inspiration in the complex landscape fragments of ancient thangka paintings to create a unique cultural synthesis.
The collections within Nicola’s work
Avian Grace
4 Prints · Ready to Frame
These works share a common subject of cranes, unified by a delicate palette and ethereal mood. — ‘Cranes Under A Cobalt Sky 4’, ‘Cranes & Peach Blossom’, ‘Cranes at Dawn’ and ‘Cranes Under A Peach Tree’.
Botanical Studies
A collection of vibrant floral and botanical subjects, characterized by rich detail and a lush, naturalistic palette.
Waterfowl Dreams
These pieces focus on water birds, depicted with a serene aquatic palette and a focus on natural habitats.
Works by Nicola Mountney Art
60 pieces
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About Nicola
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Nicola Mountney Art — questions answered
Where is Nicola Mountney based?
Originally from London, Nicola moved to Tuscany in 2006, where she ran a Buddhist retreat center in the Apennine mountains.
What is the primary influence on her work?
Her work is a fusion of East and West, heavily influenced by ten years of studying traditional Buddhist thangka painting.
Who are her artistic inspirations?
She is inspired by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), a 17th-century artist who incorporated Western-style painting into Chinese art.
What subjects does she paint?
She focuses on complex landscapes, often taking tiny fragments from ancient thangka paintings as the inspiration for her own compositions.
Where has she exhibited her work?
Nicola has held solo exhibitions in England and Italy, and her work is held by collectors in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
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