I’m a painter and designer currently based in Vancouver. I’ve loved drawing, painting and looking at art since childhood but only after starting studies at Parsons in graphic design, and meeting fine artists in New York, did I begin to take it seriously and have an everyday practice. I have worked with textiles, editorial design and photography but my true love is paint. I am a swimmer since childhood and the feeling of water runs through my work, it’s one of my most common subjects, appearing in small and large ways throughout the work I have created (a vase, a bathtub, a pool, the sea).
My inspirations run from fashion editorials to new wave films to religious iconography. I have an undergrad in religious studies and the imagery around spirituality has always fascinated me. I’m particularly drawn to the spiritual dimension colours possess, their language and potential for communicating mood. I believe we all have strong associations with colour and that it has a healing potential, working with colours definitely does. I hope that you enjoy viewing this work, it comes from a pure place of exploration and intuition, the place of dreams.
My work has been shown in Vancouver, Montreal, New York, New Jersey and Los Angeles and featured in A5, Wotisart and DFW magazines. My first solo exhibition was in 2021, through artwrk.ca. Three pieces were shown by London Paint Club in their ‘Together Through Painting’ exhibition, also in 2021. Pieces have also been featured in Saatchi Art’s curated weekly selection.
I work on commissions alongside series. Generally when a client approaches me about a commission, we discuss inspiration and decide on a colour palette and a desired tone.
A selection of past commissions is available to view in the commissions section to the left. Turnaround time is from 3-6 weeks depending on the size of the piece and my other projects. Half of the fee is taken upfront for materials and a deposit, and the other half is paid when the finished piece is delivered to you. I strive to make my clients happy and will share images of the process with you to ensure you love the end result.
For commissions contact: nicole@nicoleaimeedurocher.com
I occasionally teach workshops, subscribe to my email list to stay informed about classes, upcoming shows, and my latest work.
I appreciate your respect for my ownership of my work. All rights to the art and design presented on this site are reserved by Nicole Durocher except where otherwise noted & may not be printed, re-distributed, modified or posted elsewhere without written authorization.
nicole@nicoleaimeedurocher.com
IG: @nicoleaimeedurocher