Thunderhead
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I began this piece as an entry to an all-media art competition with a theme of “weather”. While trying to decide how to approach the project, I would study the clouds in the sky whenever possible. There are so many kinds of clouds and each one posed the question: How would I paint that? When I think of “weather”, however, I think of thunder clouds and the storms that they bring. So, “Thunderhead” is a rendition of an ensuing storm and my vision of “weather”.
About the Artist
Christie Nicklay
Born in Southeast Minnesota, Christie Nicklay is a contemporary realism and sometimes painterly artist who works primarily in acrylics and oils, but also works in watercolor, pencil, pastels, colored pencil and pen and ink. Her artistic journey began as a child when she would draw anything and…
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