coalition for efficiency
ello, I’m Nina Squire and I’m an artist and art tutor. In normal times I have a
travelling studio – an easel, a set of soft pastels and a flask of coffee and
I’m happy! When I can, I love to take part in shows and events where I enjoy the
chance to meet and chat to people whilst I draw. However, since March 2020, and
with my regular events and shows canceled, like many others I’ve starting
teaching online. Whilst I trained as a professional artist and illustrator at
Falmouth University over 25 years ago, I’m mainly self taught. Most of my work
is done in soft pastels, and my passion for the countryside and animals has
brought me a long line of horse and dog commissions in this medium. My works can
be seen in many homes and offices, not only locally in Dorset, the South West
and London but also as far away as the USA and Japan. My loyal customers have
been the inspiration for developing several strands to my work. Many of my
clients have returned over the years, drawing their first dog, their first home,
their first pony or their family portraits as the years pass, or capturing
places that are special to them, perhaps their favourite holiday views and their
treasured memories. I’m perhaps best known for portraits of people’s pets but,
whatever the subject, for me it’s all about capturing a personality, or an
essence, and creating something that looks real. With everything I paint I want
the viewer to feel they can walk in to the picture – or perhaps my subject might
be just about to jump out into the real world!
