Nigel Bailey

I loved to draw and paint from a very early age. I was fascinated by the capability of artists to bring to life the world around them; to represent form, light and shade; to create three dimensions within two.

Simultaneously I was drawn to photography. From my earliest self-processed black and white prints to the sophistication of modern digital manipulation, I have always taken pictures.

In my professional life I established and ran successful creative businesses in London, Luxembourg, Malaga, Berlin and Sydney. I held senior roles in prominent design practices and advertising agencies, including the creative directorship of Europe's first online service.

More recently I taught design at universities and design schools in Sydney, Australia and Southern Spain with particular focus upon sustainable design thinking, human-centred design and developing successful design practice.

My work has been recognised as a finalist in the Stanthorpe Art Prize, the UniSQ Biennial Art Award and the Burwood Art Prize. My drawing "Venice Winter Evening" received special commendation from the selection panel for the Basil Sellers Art Prize, while my paintings have also featured in curated collections by Saatchi Art, been selected as Bluethumb S...

BA (Hons) Typography & Graphic Communication: University of Reading.
Grad. Dip Psychotherapy: Jansen Newman Institute.
Grad. Dip Psychology: University of Sydney.

Burwood Art Prize 2026 - Finalist
Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 - Finalist
University of Southern Queensland Art Awards 2026 - Finalist
Basil Sellers Art Prize 2026 - Special Commendation