Anita Nowinska

I create paintings as sanctuaries of nature, light and colour — places to slow down, breathe, and return to what feels true.
My practice begins not only with walking in nature, but with sitting quietly within it — being wholly present, still, and open. Gardens, meadows, hedgerows, and shifting light are not subjects to be captured, but companions to be with. In these moments of attention and rest, something settles. Something opens.
The paintings emerge from this state. They are not translations of an experience, but vessels through which it continues to flow — first through me in the act of painting, and then outward to others. Many people tell me that when they spend time with my work, they feel a softening: a quieting of the mind, a sense of peace, or a release from pain and tension. One woman once sat in front of my paintings for hours and told me it was the first time in twenty years she had felt no pain at all.
Through rich, layered colour and luminous light, my work offers calm that is alive rather than muted — joyful, warming, and gently restorative. Even in winter, I often paint the colours of summer: meadows in bloom, light filtering through leaves, the fullness of life held in colour. These paintings are reminders of con...

Although I did an Art foundation & studied Graphic Design, I found that direction too limiting & have explored my creativity over the years in a self taught way. The evolution of my work is closely linked to my own self development & study of human wellbeing & psychology.

Previous Solo shows & exhibitions. I usually exhibit as big solo shows in prestigious locations which reflect my subject matter, where I can interact with visitors on a closer level.

2006- Apple gallery- Godalming
2007- Dragon Street Gallery- Petersfield
2008- POSK Gallery- Hammersmith, London
2008- Farnham Arts
2009- Hicks Gallery- Wimbledon, london
2010- Watts gallery- Guildford
2011- The Life Gallery- Farnham
2011- Battersea Arts fair
2011- Hampton Court Flower Show
2012 Toby Buckland Garden festival- Exhibition & Presentation
2015- Ariel Center- Totnes
2015-2016-2017 Devon Open Studios
2018- Artizan Gallery- Torquay
2018- RHS Wisley
2019- RHS Hyde Hall
2019- Strawbery Hill Flower Festival
2021- RHS Rosemoor
2020-23 Devon Open Studios