Kay Nicholson

Born in Blackall, Queensland, artist Kay Nicholson has been painting since she was 10 years old.  Her work has been featured in print publications and she has made a name for herself combining her love of animals with her incredible skill by commissioning paintings of prize-winning horses including Vo Rogue for the Doomben Racing Club;  The Australian Racehorse of the Year; Stud Stallion Solitaire Kingdom and many more.  

Kay has an extensive collection of portrait artwork which is both emotive and dramatic which she has sold over many years in public exhibitions in galleries around Queensland. She has been employed in the Nudgee College Art Department since 1991 and has contributed many works to the College landscape over that time.  One of Kay's major paintings was an image of the Nudgee College Treacy Building painted in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night. This work is currently exhibited in the Principal's Boardroom at the College.

In 2018 and 2019 Kay was commissioned by Nudgee College to provide two large rugby union paintings depicting the first 15 team to be featured and auctioned at their annual Gregory Terrace vs. Nudgee College dinner. The result of the auction was highly successful and these paintings have been reproduced and currently selling successfully. Kay has conducted personal development sessions for the art teachers at Nudgee College.

Kay’s personal style often plays with the dramatic use of light and usually her subject matter carries a story.

Awards and Recognition

Achieved Highly commended throughout a 20 year art career

Exhibitions

Mixed exhibitions over the past 20 years in Brisbane
Exhibited and sold works through the Baguett Restaurant Gallery Brisbane
Exhibited and sold works through the Royal Exhibition Show Brisbane
Exhibited and sold works through various Nudgee College Art events

Exhibiting Galleries

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Kay has over 30 years been doing a lot of commission work for private clients.

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