Art Walk - April

April 6, 2012  |  5PM - 7PM  |  Free. Light refreshments.

First Friday Art Walk at the Library with Nikki Wheeler

"Celebrate Exuberant Joy" - Fiber and Mixed Media

Please join Nikki Wheeler from 5:00 - 7:00 for a first Friday Art Walk Reception May 6th at the Bainbridge Library in the main meeting room. An exhibit of her fiber and mixed media works will be on display.


"Dream Windows 1" 12in x 12in
$95
"Dream Windows 2" 12in x 12in
$95
"Dream Windows 3" 12in x 12in
$95

"Royal Garden" 12in x 12in
$95
"Royal Garden 2" 12in x12in
$95
"Windows on the Soul" 16in x 16"
$125

"Summer Heat" 20in x 13in
$125
"Summer Reprieve" 20in x 13in
$125
"Lost in Space" 20.5in x 11"
$125

"Floating" 20in x 17"
$150
"Orb Inchie Mosaic" 12in x 12in
$100
"Spring Showers" 13.5in x 18.5in
$125
Nikki Wheeler

Welcome to my wonderful world of fabric, yarn, beads, metal, paper and paint.  And thank you for welcoming me into yours.  Fiber and Mixed-media art is my passion.  I love working with color and texture.  These mediums allow me to explore so many options—everything is possible.

I take an unique approach to art quilting. I prefer to begin with plain white fabric which I tightly quilt and  then paint with acrylic and fabric paints.  I  piece together my work with a wide zigzag stitch in place of a traditional seam.  Instead of fabric applique, I use fabric paper (paper glued to fabric and painted) because of its rich texture.  I add various embellishments, such as beads, fibers or metal, to add a touch of whimsy to my work. 

I am inspired by the natural world and the beauty of creation.  With each piece, I strive to bring color and cheer into the world, especially for the gray days in the Pacific Northwest.  My heart sings when I learn that my work has brought a smile to a face or joy to a heart. 

Nikki Wheeler

"Emergence" 12in x 20" NFS
"Circle Symphony in Blues" 13.74in x 20in $150
"Contrary Sunflower" 18in x 37in $300