The Journey of a Fine Artist
Nigel Williams,
a seasoned fine artist with personal experiences that colour his process. At the age of sixty-three, he still has the passion for painting.
Nigel's
artistic voyage began as an unexpected turn of fate. A former police officer,
his promising career was abruptly interrupted by a life-altering accident that
fractured his spine. Undeterred by adversity, Nigel found solace in the world of art.
Embracing
the opportunity for reinvention, Nigel embarked on a transformative journey that
led him to art college. At university, he honed his skills
and talents, achieving a first-class (Honours) degree in Painting and
Drawing. Driven by
an insatiable curiosity and a hunger for deeper understanding, he pursued
further education and earned a Master's degree in Fine Art.
Over the
years, Nigel's dedication extended beyond his own canvases to nurturing budding
artists. For more than two decades, he shared his knowledge as an art lecturer at a college in Swansea. Guiding aspiring
talents, he helped sculpt countless dreams and ignited sparks of
creativity.
Nigel's
artistic influence reached far beyond the classroom. With an entrepreneurial
spirit, he ventured into the digital realm, becoming the visionary founder and
editor of the celebrated Welsh Art Website, Artcymru.co.uk. A virtual gallery
that transcended geographical boundaries, it drew over 40,000 art enthusiasts
each month, basking in the brilliance of contemporary Welsh art.
His
contributions extended to the very heart of the artistic community, as Nigel was a member of the Friends of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Committee and
the esteemed Josef Herman Trust. Exhibiting his own works extensively
throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, the USA and Singapore.
In this
pivotal year, Nigel has focussed upon rebuilding the professional career that was sidelined for many years to teach. Part of this relaunch included a number of open exhibitions and Nigel has been recognised anew. His hard work and dedication has garnered him the coveted longlisting for the esteemed
Visual Artists Association Professional Artists Award in 2023. A Highly Commended award in the King Lear Prize 2023, acceptance into the open exhibition of the Royal Cambrian Academy, and exhibits with Studio Cennen in Ffair Fach near Llandeilo.
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Nigel is also a published author of crime novels with his co-writer Arthur Cole. The Terry McGuire series of novels is available on Amazon and libraries. He also writes under the pen-name of Russ Geraghty. A new series of crime novels is also in the pipeline with Arthur Cole and book 1 of the Abe Quince series should be available in the Spring of 2023.
Nigel also has an Instagram and TikTok profile with lots of content (thanks to his more tech savvy daughter Ciara).
@nigelwilliams699art
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You can also contact him via his direct email: nigel699@mail.com
