Nel Maria Kwiatkowska was born in Poland, received a formal education at University of Warsaw and
since 1991 she resides and works in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. Nel works in diverse media and techniques: from paintings in oil, inks and
watercolors to pencil and pastel drawings to freestanding and relief sculpture. Her artistic talent expressed itself early in her childhood with pencil and paper.
An adventure with figurative drawing and painting started with portraits of famous composers and scientists.
Her techniques gradually diversified to include oil, ink and watercolors.
Her affection for horses resulted in numerous equine drawings. Chopin's music called her on a
journey to retrace his footsteps. An impressive variety of themes followed.
After her daughter moved out, the longing for her child led her to do her first sculpture -- a portrait in clay.
" I see yet another challenge before me now -- to conquer the stone," she concludes.
Kwiatkowska’s lifelong devotion to art has enabled her to develop a unique style. She says, " I strive to avoid traps of formulas
and conformity. Purity and autonomy of my style is very important to me." Nel Kwiatkowska's artworks are
exhibited in Europe, North and South America and may be found in private collections.
A r t i s t S t a t e m e n t
I said to my friend a long time ago: "No matter what the future brings I will always have my art."
Ever since my childhood, I was able to help to fulfill my dreams by drawing them. That is how it all has started.
Many years has gone by since then. I crossed many bridges and passed milestones but I still rediscover that youthful feeling
whenever I stand in front of an empty canvas or a blank sheet of paper .
I hope this never-ending desire will let me create and share those little joys with you for years to come.
C r e a t i v e P r o c e s s
The favorite themes of Nel Kwiatkowska's work are people, architecture, landscapes and animals. Ensuing artworks are usually
created in short series. " Diversity of subjects, techniques and non-repetitiveness - these are words that
describe my artistic approach", she says. Her gallery website showcases some of Nel's paintings in oil, ink,
watercolors, pencil and pastel drawings as well as free-standing and relief sculpture in clay and terra-cotta.
Nel Maria Kwiatkowska was born in Poland, received a formal education at University of Warsaw and
since 1991 she resides and works in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. Nel works in diverse media and techniques: from paintings in oil, inks and
watercolors to pencil and pastel drawings to freestanding and relief sculpture. Her artistic talent expressed itself early in her childhood with pencil and paper.
An adventure with figurative drawing and painting started with portraits of famous composers and scientists.
I said to my friend a long time ago: "No matter what the future brings I will always have my art."
Ever since my childhood, I was able to help to fulfill my dreams by drawing them. That is how it all has started.
Many years has gone by since then. I crossed many bridges and passed milestones but I still rediscover that youthful feeling
whenever I stand in front of an empty canvas or a blank sheet of paper .
I hope this never-ending desire will let me create and share those little joys with you for years to come.
The favorite themes of Nel Kwiatkowska's work are people, architecture, landscapes and animals. Ensuing artworks are usually
created in short series. " Diversity of subjects, techniques and non-repetitiveness - these are words that
describe my artistic approach", she says.