Nichola Hope
British twin artists (born 1975)
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Nichola Hope (born 1975)[1] is a Welsh artist. Hope was shortlisted for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020, her watercolour Tansy Beetle was awarded the Elizabeth Hosking Prize for Watercolour.[2] She was awarded the RK Burt Painting Prize and has been selected for Wales Portrait I and II, Welsh Artist of the Year in 2006[3] and the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art.
With her twin sister, Sarah Hope, she produces visual artwork documenting the Welsh National Opera and occasionally paints and draws live.[4][5] Collectively they have worked on international projects with Monte Carlo Opera, Melbourne Opera, Tasmanian Storytelling Festival and Los Angeles St. David's Day Festival.[6][7]
Both sisters use pen, ink, and charcoal in their work, while Nichola also has a distinct use of watercolour and oils.
Early life
Nichola and her twin sister Sarah were born in Cardiff, Wales.[8] She is of Welsh and Irish descent, and studied at Winchester School of Art[8].