About Vicki
Photo credit: Gavan Goulder http://www.portraitsincornwall.com/
CV
Prizes and awards:
2026 2nd prize in Quick Draw at Forgotten Coast Invitational Paint Out, Florida,
2023 Judges Award at Olmsted Invitational Paint Out, Georgia, USA
2020 2nd prize in ‘International Wet Paint’ competition, Oil Painters of America
2017 Best in Show, Plein Air Bermuda
2015 First prize, Quick Draw, Art in the Open, Wexford, Ireland
2019 to 2027 Invited to be on teaching Faculty at Plein Air South convention, Florida
Selected Exhibitions:
2021 ROI Mall Galleries, London
2020 ROI Mall Galleries, London
2017 ROI Mall Galleries, London
Based in Newlyn, Cornwall, Vicki Norman received her BA in Fine Art in 2000 working initially as an illustrator and then a full time fine artist represented by established galleries around the UK. A naturally gifted teacher, Vicki began her classes in 2005, gaining her post graduate certificate specialising in post-16 education in 2009 she greatly values teaching as an integral part of her creative practice.
A lifelong student herself, she has studied with master painters and sculptors around the globe, all the time searching for traditional skills and methods which can be applied to paintings of a modern world.
Inspired by both contemporary and past masters, Vicki’s paintings employ an historical skill set with a fresh, personal approach.
“My fondness for travelling and painting has naturally led me into the world of Plein Air painting. Working quickly on location to capture the essence of a time and place encourages a looser, more impressionist style of painting. This puts an emphasis on atmosphere rather than detail, and colour is the vehicle through which I seek to capture light.”
Her works have won awards in Europe and the USA, she is a regular contributor to plein air events and competitions on both sides of the Atlantic.
Her growing reputation as a master of colour has led naturally to a role as ambassador for Michael Harding Paints which allows Vicki indulge her love of colour and ‘nerd out’ about pigments, binders and all things technical with one of the world’s most respected Colourmen.
A popular tutor and demonstrator, Vicki is recognised for her clear communication and boundless enthusiasm.
She has won awards and recognition for both teaching and painting.