She observed the interplay of light and studied the brushstrokes necessary to recreate the many shades. Throughout the years, nature became her most consistent source of inspiration. For me, it became about how colours blend on a canvas.” I loved capturing a snapshot of nature, rather than the grand panorama. I realized I wasn’t afraid to go big with my art. “I remember my first acrylic painting it was of a section of bamboo, and I went large scale. It wasn’t until years later that she began truly exploring her artistic abilities. As she was sketching a monkey from a magazine, a flight attendant leaned over and said, “You have an incredible gift, never give that up.” These affirmations from strangers bolstered Nikki’s confidence and belief in her artistic abilities.Īlthough she briefly attended art school, she found the experience somewhat stifling and incompatible with her personality. Her teacher’s encouraging words, “Whatever this is inside of you, keep doing it,” ignited her passion for art.Įncouragement struck again during a school trip to Asia. A pivotal moment came when, in Grade 10, she was asked to write a poem for an English class assignment, and she adorned the white space around her poem with a sketch depicting a seed’s metamorphosis into a blossoming flower. Born in the Lower Mainland and raised in Vernon, she was a shy and quiet student, but during high school found a way to truly express herself through art. Nikki’s artistic journey has been a testament to her unwavering commitment to self-expression. With every brushstroke she leaves an indelible mark on the canvas, extending an invitation to rejoice in the inherent beauty that resides within us and the natural world. In a world awash with colours, where brushstrokes dance upon the canvas of life, Nikki Litowski, a renowned abstract and landscape artist from Kelowna, emerges as someone unafraid to express her true essence and openly share her emotions through her captivating artwork. Story by Natalie Bruckner Photography by Nina Dombowsky
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