Nigel Shipley

Nigel Shipley is a painter of cityscapes and landscapes in oil. By painting in the open air, directly from the scene, he achieves a freshness and life that cannot be obtained by painting in a studio from photographs or sketches. His paintings are bright and bold, with oil paint thickly applied with great energy.

His paintings reflect the streets, waterways and hidden corners of Bristol and surrounding countryside. ‘I make use of my surroundings, depicting images of everyday life. I am especially interested in the kinds of things that are such a part of our daily life that we no longer notice them’.

Nigel Shipley studied fine art at Harrow and Norwich Schools of Art. He lives in Bristol and has frequently exhibited in that area. In September 2007 he received the Cube Cinema Award at The Bristol Show, which is an annual showcase for the best artists in Bristol.