About Nikki

NIKKI SILK…

A big HELLO and welcome! I’m Nikki Silk, a Brisbane-based Modern Pointillism Artist, Photographer, Wife, and very proud Fur-Baby Mumma to a (very spoilt!) 15-year-old rescue pup named Moo.

At the age of 47, I’ve come to embrace the beauty of being a “late bloomer” in the art world. While my love for art and photography has been with me since childhood—and I’ve worked as a full-time travelling photographer for over 25 years—it wasn’t until 2020, during the quiet stillness of COVID lockdowns, that I truly fell in love with painting. With the world paused and travel on hold, I turned inward. What started as curiosity quickly became a deep, cathartic passion that helped me navigate a time of immense uncertainty.

That period sparked a powerful shift in my creative life. I began painting intuitively, guided not by sketches or plans, but by visions that come to me in dreams or moments of meditation. These images often arrive unexpectedly—patterns, colours, or full scenes—and I’ve learned to trust them completely. I allow each piece to unfold naturally, letting intuition lead the way.

My work is deeply inspired by a style rooted in my cultural background (French) — Pointillism, a technique developed in late 19th-century France by artist Georges Seurat. It involves creating images through thousands of tiny, distinct dots of colour. I’ve adapted this technique into a modern, expressive style that reflects both the seen and unseen worlds I connect with.

Crystals play a huge role in both my daily life and creative process. I’m always surrounded by stones like Pyrite, Angelite, Carnelian, and Citrine, drawing on their energies to create a calm, open space where inspiration can flow. To me, they’re not just beautiful objects—they’re grounding tools that help me stay balanced and clear while I work.

I also regularly use oracle cards before beginning a piece and during the dotting process. They help spark direction and emotional clarity, setting the tone or message for the artwork. Similarly, I pay close attention to universal angel numbers—those recurring sequences like 111, 333 or 888 —which often appear at just the right moment, reminding me I’m on the right path, even when the way forward feels uncertain.

Nature is a constant muse for me—especially the stunning textures and scenery that I encountered during my travels across Australia as a Destination Wedding Photographer. And of course, my lifelong love of sunrises and sunsets. My colour palettes are a reflection of those moments: soft pinks, oranges, and browns for warmth and grounding; cool blues, greys, and teals for calm and introspection; and vibrant bursts of yellow, purple, green, and pink when joy takes the lead. I adore working with colour—it’s my favourite language.

For a long time, I kept the intuitive side of my art practice private. I worried that crystals, cards, and signs from the Universe might be very misunderstood by many. But as I’ve grown more confident in who I am, I’ve come to realise that these are not just “extras”—they ARE the essence of my creative life. By sharing them openly, I hope to inspire others to be open and embrace their own instincts, even if their path looks a little different from the “norm”.

Each of my artworks carries the energy, emotion, and spirit of the space it was born in. They are visual stories—bridges between feeling and form, guided by trust, stillness, and the quiet messages from the universe.

Thank you so much for stopping by. If you have any questions, would like to connect, or if you are interested in making an appointment to view my work, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

xoxo Nikki Silk 

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle – Frames, Canvases & Paints…

I have always valued the 3Rs… Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, and I try to incorporate these sustainability values as much as possible, not only into my personal life, but also into my Artworks and business practices.

All Canvases and Frames that I use to create my artworks are all sourced from 2nd Hand Markets, Marketplace, Op Shops and Tip Shops. I’m also VERY lucky to be gifted unwanted and pre-loved frames & canvases from Neighbours, Businesses, Family, Friends and members of my local community.

For paints – I always try to source a wonderful collection of colours from 2nd Hand/Car boot Markets, Marketplace and also from the “whoops, I chose the wrong colour” paint pots in the clearance section at local hardware stores.

I absolutely LOVE that I have the opportunity to reuse items and give life back to a variety of different canvases and frames that may have ended up unnecessarily in landfill. In most cases where items are sourced from my local Op Shops, I’m also able to support some amazing local charities.

 

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