About

Born and raised in Stroud, on the industrial edge of the Cotswolds, I've grown up surrounded by glorious hillsides, commons and meadows full of wildlife and wildflowers. From watercolour to weaving, I've dabbled in all sorts of creative pursuits throughout my life, including photography.

Years ago, Instagram gave me a platform for my misty, atmospheric photographs, and when my job required me to learn Adobe Illustrator, it was only a matter of time before I started recreating some of my favourite images as simplified graphic illustrations.

Working on a laptop and tablet, I begin by sketching the composition before gradually building up layers of detail. Rather than reproducing a scene exactly as it appeared, I'm interested in capturing the feeling of a place or a moment in time. My hope is that the work evokes a sense of familiarity and belonging—whether it's the memory of an early morning walk, a favourite view, or simply the joy of recognising somewhere that means something to you.

I hope you enjoy browsing my work.

Nikki

 

All pictures and photographs Copyright of Nichola Kent, Kent&Co