thenickhaus
West Texas Artist, Abstract Expressionist, Represented by New York Arts,will do commissioned pieces upon request.

Kissed this beauty goodbye as she heads to NYC to take part in an exhibition at the
Van Der Plas gallery. If you are familiar with Basquiat and his early graffiti with his buddy Al Diaz, or if you are familiar with Keith Haring and his work with a then 15 year old kid with tag name LA II… Basquiat’s teenage friend and Haring’s friend have both exhibited at this gallery. I feel truly honored to be exhibiting at Van Der Plas Gallery. Stay tuned cuz there is LOTS more to come.

Spent my Saturday listening to author Emily Rapp Black talk about her book Frida and My Left Leg. Emily Rapp Black is also the author of Poster Child: A memoir and The Still Point of the Turning World a New York Times best seller. She shared how after viewing Frida Kahlo’s painting, The Two Fridas,” she felt an immediate connection. Emily Rapp Black discussed how she and the artist Kahlo both under went an amputation and how they both learned to live with physical and emotional pain. I made sure I got my book signed and told her the next time she is up for Marfa days to hit me up!!! A Saturday evening well spent!

If anyone knows me, they know how much I love Frida Kahlo. This exhibition was absolutely wonderful!

Random drawing today… Frida inspired.

Perhaps this drawing signifies my craving for a candy apple… or maybe I am just ready for Halloween. Lol

Coffee anyone???
Prismacolor pencils on paper.

Daily drawing #18
Prismacolor on toned paper
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Daily drawing #17
I have been working way out of my element by working on hyperrealism. It has been very challenging and satisfying at the same time. Practice makes perfect.
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My Sunday evening study. Oh and I loveeee peanut butter! 😋🎨
Drawing #16
Prismacolors on toned paper
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A quick little sketch for this Saturday
Sketch #15

Daily drawing #15
A study I did today after I consumed my Pepsi.
Prismacolor pencils, gel pen on toned paper.

Daily drawing #14 paint blob
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Daily drawing #13

Daily drawing #12

Daily drawing #12
Prismacolor pencils on paper

Fruit and more fruit

More fruit

Sealed with a kiss
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More art!
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Sketch of the day. I have been working on hyperrealism, I am way outta my comfort area. I will always be an abstract expressionist but dabbing in different things this summer has been fun. This piece was done in Prismacolors on toned paper.

Tuesday mood. Drawing on toned paper with prismacolors.

I made breakfast…
Pencil, Prismacolor on gray paper
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More art!
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Balloon Dog drawing…..

Sunday morning drawing. #sundaymood

Siempre Diego….

Flower Abstractions

Wednesday sketching

Sketching the day away... getting those surrealism vibes.

Completed this piece last night. She and her other half getting ready to leave for their forever home in Corpus Christi. Super pleased with this color poppin tropical scene.