Nigel Waters Devon, United Kingdom
I am a graduate professional artist with BA Fine Art First Class Honours 2006. I'm inspired by the landscape and create work that abstracts what I see and experience. Often working en plein air I create dynamic & colourful compositions. I'm inspired by abstract expressionism with rapid expressive mark making & striking colours of Fauvism. I have a strong exhibition catalogue over 20 shows in 2025.
My work is a vibrant exploration of the landscape and seascape, abstracted through the lens of Abstract Expressionism and Fauvism. Drawing inspiration from the ever-changing power of the sea and the shifting moods of weather, I strive to capture not just a place, but an experience—one that is different every time I return to the shoreline.
Working en plein air, I immerse myself in the environment, responding directly to the light, atmosphere, and elemental energy around me. Colour theory guides my choices, but intuition leads my hand: each mark is a spontaneous reaction to the moment, shaped by the wind, the salt air, and the rhythm of the waves. My process is rooted in expressive, gestural mark making, allowing the painting to evolve organically as I layer bold hues and dynamic forms.
Influenced by the emotional immediacy of Abstract Expressionism and the vivid palettes of Fauvism, I use color and texture to evoke the vitality and unpredictability of the sea. My goal is to create work that invites viewers to feel the raw energy of nature and to experience the wonder of a landscape in constant flux.
Ultimately, my paintings are a celebration of movement, color, and the transformative power of the natural world, each one a unique response to the landscapes endless capacity for change.
Artwork
Abstract Expressionist Painting 40, Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £350
Abstract Expressionist Painting 39, Oil & Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £225
Abstract Expressionist Painting 147, Acrylic & Charcoal on Canvas, 2022, £350
Neon Flash Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Black Primed Board, 2025, £350
Abstract Expressionist Painting 18, Acrylic on Black Primed Board, 2025, £350
Abstract Sea Painting Jurassic Coast Sidmouth, Acrylic on Canvas, 2022, £350
St Ives Harbour & Smeatons Pier Semi Abstract & Fauvist Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £225
Mullion Cove The Lizard Semi Abstract Seascape, Acrylic & Charcoal on Canvas, 2023, £495
St Ives Abstract Expressionist Garden & Sea Painting 4, Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £495
Abstract Expressionist Painting 51, Oil & Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £225
Topsham Towards Dartmoor, Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £295
Exmouth Towards Dawlish Artisan Gallery, Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £350
SOLD Yarty Valley East Devon Semi Abstract Landscape Artisan Gallery, Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £350
Abstract Expressionist Painting 50, Oil & Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, £225
The Lizard Semi Abstract Seascape Cornwall, Oil on Canvas, 2022, £250
St Ives Abstract Expressionist Garden & Sea Painting 3, Oil and Acrylic On Canvas, 2025, £350
SOLD Studland Bay Knowle Beach Seascape Dorset, Acrylic On Canvas, 2022, £250
St Ives Light & Colour, Acrylic On Canvas, 2025, £395
St Ives Abstract Garden Painting 1, Acrylic On Canvas, 2025, £650
St Ives Abstract Garden Painting 2, Acrylic On Canvas, 2025, £495
Projects and exhibitions
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Represented Artist Artisan Gallery Exmouth SOLD Artwork in the Winter Collection Exhibition09/12/2025 — ongoing I am represented by Artisan Gallery Exmouth who continually exhibit a changing selection of my paintings for Sale. The latest Winter Collection has 3 new Paintings in order 1. SOLD Yarty Valley East Devon Acrylic on Canvas 43x43cm Framed £350 2. Exmouth towards Dawlish Acrylic on Canvas 43x43cm Framed £350 Buy Through Gallery 3. Topsham... [Read more] |
Artisan Gallery, Exmouth | Details |
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Gallery 13B Kamnik Slovenia Miniatures Exhibition - Storm Over Sea - 05/12/25 - 23/01/2605/12/2025 — ongoing Miniatures Exhibition at 13B Gallery Kamnik Slovenia, Painting donated for the Exhibition and will become part of the galleries permanent Collection after the Show. 10x10cm Unframed for sale for £195 through the Gallery. |
Gallery 13B, Kamnik Slovenia | Details |
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Vibrant Matter Abstraction in Motion Milan 3 x Paintings at Art Gallery Finestreria 202502/12/2025 — 08/12/2025 Vibrant Matter Abstraction in Motion exhibition at art gallery Finistreria in Milan curated by @ilona_and_archi on instagram a London Based Curator personally selected 3 Paintings Image 1: Abstract Sea Painting 33x33cm Framed £395 Image 2: Abstract Drip Painting 39 23x23cm Framed £330 Image 3: Abstract Expressionist Painting 40 28x28cm... [Read more] |
Art Gallery Finestreria, Milan | Details |
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The Artful Prize 202501/12/2025 — ongoing I have been selected as a finalist for the Artful Prize 2025 online exhibition www.artfulweasels.co.uk |
Artful Weasels Online, Bristol | Details |
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Art By Artists Video Interview29/11/2025 — ongoing Art By Artists Video Interview currently in production and will be available on Instagram and YouTube Mid Jan 2026 |
Instagram, @a_x_art | Details |
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13B Gallery Slovenia Virtual Exhibition28/11/2025 — ongoing Online Virtual Exhibition Follow Link Featuring 3 of my paintings. https://www.spatial.io/s/13b-Virtual-Gallery-69398edd353ac5a5feb5f208?share=5633020927461731602 |
https://www.spatial.io/s/13b-Virtual-Gallery-69398edd353ac5a5feb5f208?share=5633020927461731602, Online | Details |
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St Ives Society of Artists Mariners Gallery Christmas Open Exhibition22/11/2025 — ongoing St Ives Society of Artists Mariners Gallery Christmas Open Exhibition 21st Nov 2025 - 02nd Jan 2026 St Ives Light & Colour Abstract Painting 43x43cm £395 For Sale Through the Gallery Until The End of the Show https://stisa.co.uk 21st Nov 2025 - 02nd Jan 2026 |
St Ives Society of Artists Mariners Gallery, St Ives | Details |
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Chinwe Russell Auctions14/11/2025 — ongoing https://auctions.chinwerussell.com/auction/232-contemporary-living-artists/ Live Auction on Sunday 28th December 2025 at 18:00 8 Paintings up for Auction including: Abstract Expressionist Oil & Acrylic Painting on Canvas 20x20cm Seascape Mind Map Acrylic Painting on Canvas 62x76cm |
Online, Online | Details |
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Fronteer Gallery Open Sheffield Work SOLD08/11/2025 — 29/11/2025 Fronteer Gallery Open Sheffield - 8th - 29th November 2025 SOLD Studland Knowle Beach Dorset Seascape £250 43x43cm Acrylic On Canvas Framed The infamous Fronteer Open a Juried Selected Exhibition with a prize for a solo show and artists level membership of curatorspace |
Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield | Details |
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Sulci World Online Sensory Exhibition06/11/2025 — 30/11/2025 Your Senses As Abstract Art Abstract Sea Painting 33x33cm Framed Acrylic on Canvas £395 An online Exhibition for people with differing sensory experiences. I can see water, birds and cliffs. I can hear the crashing of waves, birds singing, people talking. I can feel cool water, tiny grains of sand and sandstone cliff rocks. I can smell... [Read more] |
Online, London | Details |
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Bobcat Gallery London November Artist Showcase for Nigel Waters 14 Paintings01/11/2025 — 30/11/2025 Nigel Waters Artist Showcase Exhibition and sale of 14 Artworks 23x23cm Framed Artworks Priced at £295 33x33cm Framed Artworks Priced at £395 |
BobCat Gallery, London | Details |
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Mixed Media Open Exhibition01/11/2025 — 30/11/2025 Mixed Media and Surrealism Open Exhibition Open Gallery Halifax Abstract Expressionist Painting 147 Acrylic & Charcoal on Handmade Canvas Framed 33x33cm £350 For Sale through my website and available for Exhibition opportunities through Curatorspace in 2026. |
Open Gallery, Halifax | Details |
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Associate Members Autumn Winter Exhibition - St Ives Abstract Garden Painting 231/10/2025 — ongoing Associate Members Autumn Winter Exhibition - St Ives Abstract Garden Painting 2 Exhibited 31st Oct 2025 - 05th Jan 2026 For Sale through the gallery until the end of the show for £495 In the Peter Lanyon Gallery in the Penwith Society of Arts Juried Selection for the show. I am an associate member of the Penwith Gallery and regularly... [Read more] |
Penwith Gallery St Ives, St Ives | Details |
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Main Gallery Autumn Winter Collection28/10/2025 — ongoing A curated show by Nigel and Heidi for their Autumn Winter Collection featuring 20 Artists. Artwork for sale through the gallery until 28th Jan 2026 1. Neon Flash Acrylic on Board Framed 23x23cm £350 2. Abstract Painting 18 Oil & Acrylic on Board 23x23cm £350 3. abstract Painting 3 Acrylic on Board 13x13cm £195 |
Main Gallery, Truro | Details |
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Dorset Open Juried Exhibition Dorset Visual Arts18/10/2025 — 30/11/2025 The Dorset Open was a Jury selected exhibition with 4 judges the inaugural open for Dorset Visual Arts and Dorset Museum 130 artworks selected from over 600 Submissions. Painting for sale on my website for £495 following the show. |
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery Dorchester, Dorchester | Details |
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Abstract Art Exhibition01/10/2025 — 31/10/2025 Abstract Art Exhibition St Ives Abstract Seascape 1 Framed 26x37cm Acrylic and Ink on high quality paper |
Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield | Details |
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Autumn Open Exhibition01/10/2025 — 31/10/2025 Autumn Open Exhibition Open Gallery Halifax October 2025 Abstract Autumn Leaves in Water Acrylic and Ink on canvas 46x61cm For Sale Available for Curatorspace Exhibition opportunities in 2026. |
Open Gallery, Halifax | Details |
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The Weather Forecast Exhibition20/09/2025 — 18/10/2025 Stormy Devon Seascape Oil & Acrylic on Board Semi Abstract Expressionist Style 43x43cm Framed Size £395 Selected for the Weather Forecast Exhibition Open Call |
Badger in the Wall Gallery, Clapham Yorkshire | Details |
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Abstract Art Autumn Art Exhibition 202505/09/2025 — 25/09/2025 An open call at Open Gallery for the abstract art autumn show. My painting was highly appreciated and featured on the poster and front of the catalogue. This painting went on to feature in an exhibition in Milan in December 2025. Photos: 1. Exhibition Poster featuring my painting 2. Abstract Expressionist Painting 39 full framed artwork oil,... [Read more] |
Open Gallery, Halifax | Details |
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Artistcloseup magazine full page feature01/09/2025 — 30/09/2025 Full Page artist feature in the printed publication of Artistcloseup magazine September 2025 Also online blog featured permanently on the Artistcloseup website link and photos below also see my Instagram @nigelwatersart http://www.artistcloseup.com/blog/interview-nigel-waters |
Magazine Publication September Issue, Magazine Publication | Details |
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Espacio Gallery London Abstract Harmony Exhibition24/08/2025 — 31/08/2025 Abstract Harmony Exhibition Open Call 4 Paintings Curated by Graciella Harger |
Espacio Gallery, London | Details |
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Teignmouth Art Society Summer Exhibition15/08/2025 — 29/08/2025 Teigmouth Art Society Summer Exhibition I was a guest steward during the show Two Paintings were for sale now for sale on my website www.nigelwatersart.co.uk 1. Back Beach Seascape Teignmouth Acrylic on Deep Edge Canvas 23x23cm Framed £295 2. Lyme Regis Towards Charmouth Acrylic on Linen Board Framed 23x23cm Framed £275 |
TAAG Teignmouth, Teignmouth | Details |
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Virtual Reality Exhibition04/08/2025 — 31/08/2025 Online VR Exhibition Featuring Neon Flash Acrylic on Black Primed Board Framed 23x23cm £350 For Sale and available for 2026 Shows |
Circular Art Space CIC, Bristol | Details |
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Land Sea Sky Exhibition01/08/2025 — 31/08/2025 Land Sea Sky Open Exhibition Fronteer Gallery Sheffield Brisons Cape Cornwall Seascape 23x23cm Framed Acrylic on Canvas For Sale and available for Curatorspace opportunities in 2026 |
Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield | Details |
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Restless Global Online Exhibition01/08/2025 — 31/08/2025 Online Exhibition via @domio_gallery page on Instagram Abstract Seascape Sidmouth 23x23cm Framed Acrylic on Canvas For Sale at £225 Available for 2026 Exhibitions and projects on Curatorspace. |
Domio Gallery, Online | Details |
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Associate Members Summer Show18/07/2025 — 18/08/2025 St Ives Abstract Garden 1 34x34cm Framed £650 Now Available on My Website Following the Exhibition I am an associate member of the Prestigious Penwith Gallery St Ives |
Penwith Gallery, St Ives | Details |
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Devon Open Studios 202011/09/2020 — 27/09/2020 Solo Show At Savooni Gallery Seaton Artwork Pictured is Sidmouth Plastic Beach in 100 Years 2019 82x102cm Acrylic on Canvas Alongside over 100 other paintings Still available for Curatorspace Exhibitions in 2026 |
Savooni Gallery, Seaton | Details |
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Brick Lane Gallery Art In Mind Abstract Exhibition13/12/2011 — 19/12/2011 Group Show in central London where I was approached by the Curator of the gallery who personally selected my work. 3 Paintings Pictured Below The Landscapist Gloss Oil Paint on Lead 44x83cm £580 |
Brick Lane Gallery, London | Details |
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Exeter University Cornish Relief Mining Paintings01/10/2011 — 31/10/2011 Solo Exhibition at Exeter University Innovation Centre over 20 Artworks curated by Chloe Uden |
Innovation Centre, Exeter University | Details |
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Devon Open Studios Northcott Theatre Exeter University10/09/2011 — 25/12/2011 Solo Show at Exeter University Northcott Theatre for Devon Open Studios where I was awarded the emerging artist bursary. |
Northcott Theatre, Exeter University | Details |
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Thelma Hulbert Open01/06/2010 — 19/07/2010 Thelma Hulbert Open Juried Exhibition Levant Mine Abstract Construction Inspired by the constructions of artist Peter Lanyon 30x38cm Gloss Paint on Metal Construction mounted on wooden stretcher £295 Still available for gallery exhibition projects on Curatorspace in 2026 |
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton | Details |