Influenced by the landscapes around her, Nelson artist Nicole Hobbs shows her work at Whitewater Ski Resort.

Influenced by the landscapes around her, Nelson artist Nicole Hobbs shows her work at Whitewater Ski Resort.

Nelson artist shows at Whitewater Ski Resort

When Nelson artist Nicole Hobbs isn’t busy taking care of her two children she is creating vibrant acrylic paintings.

When Nicole Hobbs isn’t busy taking care of her two children she is creating vibrant acrylic paintings.

“I do a lot of Landscapes for sure,” said Hobbs. Not always mountains. Sometimes I do waves. I’ve done a few portraits as well.”

Hobbs is currently showing a collection of paintings at Whitewater.

“It’s all Whitewater scenery and landscapes that I’ve painted in the last couple years,” she said.

Hobbs has been painting since she was a teenager.

Living in northern British Columbia she formed a connection with her high school art teacher.

“I spent six years in Mexico,” she said. “My mentor from high school opened a gallery down there so I took a lot of lessons and in exchange I helped him in his gallery.”

This is one of Hobbs’ first art shows in Nelson.

Her work will be on display for the whole ski season at Whitewater.

 

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