Nigel Waters

I draw inspiration from coastal walking where I undertake research I draw and paint en plein air. My work is semi-abstract expressionist landscape and seascape painting drawing inspiration from coastal landscape, St Ives and the modernist artists. Many works are researched and inspiration drawn from walking the south west coast path in sections in Devon and Cornwall.
My work is also concerned with pollution, climate change and the changing geology caused by coastal erosion of the Jurassic Coast in East Devon. My work Plastic Beach in 100 Years for sale on the Saatchi Website depicts a sea and beach overrun with plastic pollution that could become a reality in 100 years if we don't change our habits by recycling as much as possible. I am an advocate for the East Devon beach cleaning schemes and make sculpture from organic items washed up onto the beach recycled into sculpture as a tool to raise awareness. We all have a responsibility to protect the planet for the sake of future generations to be able to enjoy it. I always use vivid colours in my artwork for the enjoyment of the viewer.

BA Fine Art First Class Honours Plymouth University

Devon Open Studios 2020 as a member of the Devon Artist Network Savooni Gallery
Thelma Hulbert Gallery Honiton 2014
JK Gallery Honiton 2013
Innovation Centre Exeter University 2012
Northcott Theatre Exeter University 2012
Brick Lane Gallery London 2012
Gallery Terracina Exeter 2008
Black Swan Arts Frome 2007
Clifford Fishwick Gallery Plymouth University Degree Show 2006