Nel Whatmore is currently married to writer Mark Morris and they have two sons, David and Polly. Mark writes in the mornings and Nel Whatmore paints in the afternoons, the rest of his time is divided childcare. Nel Whatmore study is 200 years old barn just five minutes from his home. The music and the color is an integral part of the work of Nel. The former focuses she finds her mind; The latter
Nel Whatmore is currently married to writer Mark Morris and they have two sons, David and Polly. Mark writes in the mornings and Nel Whatmore paints in the afternoons, the rest of his time is divided childcare.
Nel Whatmore study is 200 years old barn just five minutes from his home. The music and the color is an integral part of the work of Nel. The former focuses she finds her mind; The latter is his main source of inspiration.
Although predominantly uses pastel Nel has recently introduced watercolor in her work: "I feel as if my work has developed more fluidity and dynamism through the use of watercolor."
"Each painting is a puzzle. There are many ways you can try to fit the pieces together, but only in a way that really look right. Sometimes you find what you are looking for, sometimes, remains elusive. "
"After studying for a course at the Foundation for Art and Design at the University of Wolverhampton, which fell to study a degree in letters and at Trinity College, All Saints, Leeds, from 1982-1985. Shortly later, in 1986, was awarded a grant from the 'Princes Youth Business Trust and was one of the few people chosen to represent the' Princes Youth Business Trust, the Chelsea Flower Show in 1990.
Although I have been a professional artist since 1986, first was probably aware that the talent in this area when she was just 10 years old. Although my family is not, of course, artistic, there are some notable exceptions. I come from a long line of entrepreneurs and those who are highly skilled with his hands.
My presentations have taken place in the Albert Docks in Liverpool, Chelsea Flower Show and numerous' Princes Youth Business Trust 'shows at the NEC in Birmingham. Just as the same I have also held my own spectacle of a woman over the age of 12. This major exhibition was held for the first time this year at the Halcyon Gallery in Birmingham and was a resounding success. My art is now widely sold.
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