I have had a life-long passion with painting. Originally, I studied at the West of England College of Art, and later acquired a Fine Art Degree at Reading University.
Whilst bringing up a family I became a freelance illustrator of children's and natural history books. I was also been the long-term illustrator of the educational reading scheme called 'New Way'. Over several years I visited India on many occasions and my art and life were influenced by the inspirational work of Sai Baba.
Whilst continuing as an illustrator and artist, exhibiting regularly, I also practised as an Art Therapist for 25 years, using my own skills to enable others to begin healing themselves through the creative process. Now that I have retired I devote myself to Batik and Oil painting and exhibit regulalry in Henley, Wokingham and Caversham and have had work accepted at the London Mall galleries.
Creating the illustrations for O Lanoo! represented an important stage on my own spiritual journey and I enjoyed re-discovering them in 2018 at a permanent exhibition organised by Viscountess, Lady Cowdray.
In 2024, Nina recorded her approach to art and - in particular - art therapy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAC38jxCkPQ
In 2018 Nina visited Harvey in Midhurst to look at the display of illustrations from O Lanoo! on display at Cowdray Hall
With Harvey and my old friend Heather in Cowdray Hall, Midhurst, where some of the illustrations
are on permanent display
Some of Nina's illustrations from O Lanoo! are shown below. Click on an image to see an enlarged view.
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Spirit |
The ancient |
The birth |
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A dumb |
The Man |
The destruction |
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See more of Nina's work at http://www.ninaoconnellart.com/