Barbara Anna Cichocka

I was brought up in Poland where I studied Art with specialisation in tapestry making. I travelled to England after being invited to wave a tapestry at London exhibition.
Although I continued to create art, it was only later in life that I committed full time to painting.
I draw inspiration from nature, gardens and the parks I visit, as well as my own garden. The variety and beauty of flowers provide delightful forms and wonderful colour combinations. I enjoy the process of observing my chosen subjects which I will sometimes study for days and other times paint on impulse, outlining the shapes and patterns instinctively. For most of my work I use oil paint on canvas but sometimes, when botanical accuracy is essential, I use watercolours on paper.
I paint for pleasure and hope others will enjoy my artwork and be inspired to reflect on the wonders of nature.
Now I live and work in Norfolk, and exhibit with the West Norfolk Artists Association . I have been offered to exhibit in London, New York and Miami. Some of my work travelled as far as West Indies. My plans for the future - just to continue creating work people would enjoy.

Five years Fine Arts studies with specialization in tapestry making in Poland.
One year Art & Design studies at the Collage of West Anglia in 2010.

- College of West Anglia
Art & Design Exhibition - July 2010

- Greyfriars Art Space
" Pick n' Mix - November 5th to 19th 2011

- Dragonfly Gallery
A Celebration of Dragonflies - April 14th to 21st 2012

- Greyfriars Art Space
WNAA "Tall & Thin "- 21May to 1st July 2012

- Dragonfly Gallery
" The Way We Were "- June 2nd to June 9th 2012

-WNAA Summer Exhibition
St. Nicholas Chapel, King's Lynn - 21st July to 4th August 2012

- Dragonfly Gallery
Christmas Craft Week - November 17th to 24th

- Dragonfly Gallery
A Delight of Dragonflies - April 12 to 21st 2013

- WNAA Summer Exhibition
St. Nicholas Chapel, King's Lynn - 20th July to 3rd August 2013

- King's Lynn Arts Centre
" Small Works " Exhibition - 7th to 15 September 2013

- Parallax Art Fair October 2013
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London

- Dragonfly Gallery
" April Rise " - a celebration of Spring, inspired by Laurie Lee's poem - March 29th to April 21st 2014

- WNAA Summer Festival Exhibition 2014
King's Lynn Arts Centre - 14th to 26 July

- "In Pursuit of Plants" The Society of Botanical Artists,
Celebrating 30 Years.
April 17th to 26th 2015, Westminster Hall, London

- WNAA Summer Exhibition 2015
St. Nicholas Chapel, King's Lynn

Arts Lounge Gallery
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