Framed original
This rare original artwork, crafted on brushed aluminium, showcases Nigel’s infrequent use of this unique substrate. The piece is varnished and framed, adding an extra layer of sophistication.
Renowned as one of the UK’s most popular artists, Nigel Cooke has earned international acclaim for his expressive painting technique, particularly in capturing picturesque cityscapes. His distinctive and dynamic style imparts a unique quality to his creations, characterized by beautifully textured scenes with intricate, layered details.
Nigel’s artistic journey has seen him sell paintings across the globe. His diverse experiences, including touring worldwide as part of the Merchant Navy and later working as a caricature artist, have undoubtedly influenced and enriched his captivating body of work.
| Medium: | Oil |
| Format: | Aluminium |
| Size (Framed): | 38 x 38" |
| Size (Unframed): | 29.5 x 29.5" |
| Signed: | Yes |
| Condition: | Excellent |
| Provenance: | Original sales invoice |
Born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, Nigel Cooke joined the Merchant Navy after leaving school and subsequently has held a number of jobs on the road to becoming a full-time artist. These included joining Butlins as their resident caricaturist and entertainer. He later went on to open caricature concessions on Blackpool’s Central Pier and Pleasure Beach, in the Trafford Centre Mall in Manchester, and at Alton Towers. During this time Nigel Cooke estimates the number of caricatures completed from live sittings to be in excess of 50,000.
He has also worked as a character designer for the Hong Kong based C.I.M International and remains a member of the National Caricature Network in the USA.
“My art is mainly humorous figurative paintings of people interacting. Naturally, this has its foundations in my lifelong dedication to portraiture, caricature, humorous illustration and character design.”
From his caricature background Nigel Cooke has evolved his art into energised cityscape paintings and is currently one of the UK’s most popular artists.
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