Nicole Borka

I live and work as a professional artist in the small and idyllic harbour town of Kappeln. Thanks to the varied landscape and proximity to the Schlei and Baltic Sea, I find the peace and inspiration I need for my paintings here. Through my realistic and highly detailed painting style, I want to invite viewers to discover the unique beauty of animals and feel an even deeper connection to nature. Each of my works tells a story and evokes emotions.

My artworks are not only intended to be visually appealing, but also to promote an appreciation for the animal world. For my paintings, I use high-quality, UV-resistant acrylic paints on pure linen and canvas.

Even as a child, my biggest dream was to pursue a creative career later in life. Studying communication design at the htk academy in Hamburg opened up the world of professional design to me and further refined my artistic skills.

After several years as an art director at various advertising agencies in Hamburg, I decided to go freelance in 2010, initially focusing on graphic design. Since 2022, I have been concentrating on creating realistic acrylic paintings.

From 07.12.23 - 03.03.2024 some of my animal paintings were animal paintings in the Kunsthaus Kappeln as part of the exhibition ‘15 years Kunsthaus Kappeln’.