Calvin Nicholls
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Calvin Nicholls
5/11/2020
Chippy Gets His Stripes
Calvin Nicholls
archival paper
22 x 18 x 2 inches (L x W x D)
From the artist's private collection - One of a series of sculptures from the Native North American creation-time novella "The World Before This One" by author Rafe Martin and published by Arthur A. Levine an imprint of Scholastic Press NY 2002. Displayed in conservation mats, Optium acrylic glazing and wooden moulding by Larson-Juhl
EN - Queen Polly
Elizabeth Nicholls
colored pencil
14.5 x 10.25 inches (L x W)
Firstracks
Calvin Nicholls
archival paper
30 x 86 x 4 inches (L x W x D)
Collaborating closely with this collector prompted some fun on the slopes as we considered the layout and that feeling of cutting the first tracks through dreamy west coast powder. Sketches, final drawings, display materials and lighting were all discussed thoroughly. Truly one of my most enjoyed pieces to date.
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High Roller
Calvin Nicholls
archival paper
20 x 16 x 2 inches (L x W x D)
This sculpture of a lilac breasted roller originally appeared in print for an inflight magazine in Europe before being framed and juried into and shown in both The Society of Animal Artists 57th Annual Art and the Animal Exhibition show and later in the 2018 Artists for Conservation show in Vancouver.
Kalamuzhakki - great hornbills
Calvin Nicholls
archival paper
30 x 24 x 2 inches (L x W x D)
Client requests continue to open doors and foster new friendships. Suggested by a client who was also an esteemed hornbill researcher, the idea positively propelled us through sketching and various phases via email as the sculpture took shape in the studio. To preserve the character of the bird and maintain the classic look of white and off-white, we felt that the use of a shimmering Japanese hand made paper for the dark markings was a great choice. Great fun! Great hornbills.
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Loon Legend
Calvin Nicholls
archival paper
22 x 18 x 2 inches (L x W x D)
From the artist's private collection - One of a series of sculptures from the Native North American creation-time novella "The World Before This One" by author Rafe Martin and published by Arthur A. Levine an imprint of Scholastic Press NY 2002.
Mourning Dove
Calvin Nicholls
100% cotton paper by Strathmore
16 x 18 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
It is always thrilling to be juried into the Birds in Art show at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau WI. (Visit lywam.org for show details)
Nuthatch
Calvin Nicholls
archival paper
11 x 11 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
One of my favourite approaches in the studio is to create backyard birds of varying species who are playfully clinging to the mats. Some are sculpted in white while others are shown in a three or four step greyscale using select papers. Commission requests accepted!
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Splash Dance
Calvin Nicholls
signed limited edition giclee print
11 x 11 inches (L x W)
New Release - The illusion of depth in many of my paper sculptures is available as a flat giclee limited print. This new release makes the perfect gift for Dad! for other images visit https://calvinnicholls.com/shop-prints/
Zig-zag
Calvin Nicholls
archival paper
45 x 52 x 3 inches (L x W x D)
Working directly with clients on specific moments and memories has provided some of my most satisfying sculptures. Inspired by the story, the layout and pattern drawings evolved. Increasing the chance for this little guy to escape by placing the hooves over the mat felt like the right thing to do. Run little guy! Run!
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