Nichola Hope

Nichola Hope (born 1975)[1] is a Welsh artist. Hope was shortlisted for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020, her watercolour Tansy Beetle was awarded the Elizabeth Hosking Prize for Watercolour.[2] She was awarded the RK Burt Painting Prize and has been selected for Wales Portrait I and II, Welsh Artist of the Year in 2006[3] and the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art.

With her twin sister, Sarah Hope, she produces visual artwork documenting the Welsh National Opera and occasionally paints and draws live.[4][5] Collectively they have worked on international projects with Monte Carlo Opera, Melbourne Opera, Tasmanian Storytelling Festival and Los Angeles St. David's Day Festival.[6][7]

Both sisters use pen, ink, and charcoal in their work, while Nichola also has a distinct use of watercolour and oils.

Early life

Nichola and her twin sister Sarah were born in Cardiff, Wales.[8] She is of Welsh and Irish descent, and studied at Winchester School of Art[8].

References

  1. ^ Jones, Peter W; Hitchman, Isabel (2015). Post War to Post Modern: A Dictionary of Artists in Wales. Gomer Press. ISBN 978-184851-8766.
  2. ^ Harris, Sharon (27 May 2020). "Barry artist's watercolour wins Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020 competition prize". Barry And District News. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Nicola Hope". CommissionAPortrait.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2006.
  4. ^ "Sarah and Nichola Hope". Oriel Washington Gallery. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  5. ^ "In pictures: Drawing Welsh National Opera". BBC South East Wales. 16 December 2010. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  6. ^ "LA celebrates St David's Day with Welsh festival". Wales World Wide. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Nichola Hope". Saatchi Art. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Artist twins inspired by opera". Wales Online. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2022.

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