Art by Nicole
Art By Nicole

Architectural paintings and ceramics · one of a kind

The joy is in the details

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Colour-soaked, unique paintings for exceptional spaces.

Every piece begins in architecture: arches, windows, the quiet geometry of a room, and is finished in colour chosen to lift the mood of a space and the people living in it. Painted by hand using a variety of mixed media and structures shaped in clay. One of a kind, always.

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About the art

My work is inspired by the precision, depth, and craftsmanship that define architectural design. While not every painting depicts buildings, each piece is created with the same meticulous attention to detail that architecture demands. Every composition is carefully considered, resulting in artworks that celebrate texture, form, light, and complexity. My collection of Architectural Paintings reflects a design-led approach, where every brushstroke is intentional and every piece is crafted to evoke a sense of timeless sophistication.

Unique One of a kind

Every painting is an original work of art.

By hand Made slowly

Each piece is drawn, painted or made by hand.

For you Commissions

I welcome commissioned works, creating bespoke paintings tailored to your vision.

Wander the studio

Every piece designed to improve your mood.

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The Collection

Paintings for good mood and lighter days.

Interiors, façades, still lifes and landscapes — detailed, colour-soaked, and entirely one of a kind. Every piece is original and painted by hand.

Interior series
Behind the work

Architectural Symphony.

Hover over sections of the canvas to unlock the hidden process behind the art.

£7,850 Enquire →

Hover over sections of the canvas to unlock the hidden process behind the art.

Behind-the-scenes sketches

Before creating this painting, I developed several collages that combined a variety of architectural styles not typically seen within a single composition. I then selected my preferred design and translated it into a finished acrylic painting. I chose acrylic paints because they allowed me to create smooth blends and subtle transitions, helping to establish a calm, cohesive atmosphere throughout the piece.

Description

Architectural Symphony brings together landmarks from different places and eras, weaving them into a single imagined cityscape.

The composition celebrates the dialogue between historic and contemporary architecture, where each building retains its own identity while contributing to a unified visual narrative. Blending memory, craftsmanship, and imagination, the painting invites the viewer to explore the connections between architecture, time, and place within one harmonious composition.

Architectural form analysis

Architectural reference sketches

Diagram explaining the architectural influences and composition of this painting.

Detail · Textures Study · Colour Surface · Ceramic
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Build with vision. Paint with precision. Lines that flow. Spirits that glow.

Sculptural work

Architectural ceramics.

Small buildings that you can hold and keep in your house — inspired by travels, art and the architecture around us.

Generations

Fired and glazed clay · Height 37.5 cm

£5,000

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Generations

Fired and glazed clay · Height 33.4 cm

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Brick and Glaze

Fired and glazed clay · Heights 12.1 cm, 22 cm

£1,800

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Concealed Passages

Fired and glazed clay · Heights 27.2 cm, 29.2 cm, 19 cm

£2,100

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Nicole YarPainter · Architecture student
About

I'm Nicole, learning architecture and painting.

My work lives where the two meet: the structure of a building and the feeling of colours. Architecture gives every piece its structure, arches, windows, facade and materials. Colour gives it its mood.

I work in oil, acrylic, watercolour and fineliner, and I sculpt small architectural objects in ceramic. Whatever the medium, the aim is the same: bright, playful pieces that pull a little of childhood, home and comfort back into a space — made by hand, one of a kind, and meant to be lived with.

Oil on canvasAcrylic on canvasAcrylic on mountboardWatercolourFinelinerArchitectural ceramics
Commissions

A piece made for your walls.

Want the same vibe, tuned to your home? I take a small number of commissions each season — landscapes, fruit, still life, or an interior of a room that means something to you.

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Conversation

We talk through your space, the colours you love, and the mood you want the piece to hold.

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Concept

I send a sketch and a colour direction to approve before any paint touches the surface.

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Painting

The piece is made by hand, start to finish, with progress photos along the way.

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Delivery

It arrives signed, ready to hang, and entirely one of a kind — yours alone.

Acquire

Limited editions of one.

Because each work is one of a kind, acquisitions are handled personally. Tell me which piece caught your eye, or the mood you're after, and I'll reply with availability, framing and delivery.

Directhelloartbynicole@gmail.com
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