Inside the Studio of Painter Nick Herd: Where Nature, Colour and Creativity Collides

New Zealand-born, Australian-based painter Nick Herd has discovered there's power in realising that the kinks in your work are what make it unique. Ahead of his latest exhibition, Nick shares what goes into the creative process for his signature textural pieces. A visual thinker at his core, Nick Herd often finds that the most inspiration comes from what he witnesses in daily life – sometimes totally mundane elements strike the deepest. From distinct colour combinations to capturing how light bends, nature is a driving force in his creative process. Nick describes time spent sitting in his studio, simply looking, as a period of “charging up” before a burst of energy hits and a painting comes to life. His latest presentation in collaboration with Jerico Contemporary is titled Another Green World. And the pieces on show are heavily influenced by the location of his home studio on the South Coast of NSW. He invited RIISE into the space to learn more about his work and witness the artist in action.

New Zealand-born, Australian-based painter Nick Herd has discovered there's power in realising that the kinks in your work are what make it unique. Ahead of his latest exhibition, Nick shares what goes into the creative process for his signature textural pieces. A visual thinker at his core, Nick Herd often finds that the most inspiration comes from what he witnesses in daily life – sometimes totally mundane elements strike the deepest. From distinct colour combinations to capturing how light bends, nature is a driving force in his creative process. Nick describes time spent sitting in his studio, simply looking, as a period of “charging up” before a burst of energy hits and a painting comes to life. His latest presentation in collaboration with Jerico Contemporary is titled Another Green World. And the pieces on show are heavily influenced by the location of his home studio on the South Coast of NSW. He invited RIISE into the space to learn more about his work and witness the artist in action.