For me painting is about freedom. I've been devoted to it for the last five years. This has been a time filled with many challenges, joys, and constant growth.

As a painter I am driven by emotions and words, which often create the mood that I desire to portray. I am passionate about exploring new subjects, and am refreshed by discovering new creative outlets.

Freestyle/abstract painting has been a large part of my development as an artist, whether it be working out of my home studio or painting on stage with live music. In a live setting, painting and music feed off each other, inspiring moments of energetic creativity that would otherwise go undiscovered.

I love color, movement, and the freedom to express myself. Painting allows me to explore new worlds. I look forward to many years of creativity ahead, and fully immersing myself in the possibilities that await me.

~ Nikki Balfour