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Education
Nadine is a British artist. Her younger years were devoted to Classical Art when she studied Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Composition and History of Art.
Later, her BA Combined Honours Degree in Art and Design allowed her to further enriche her artistic experience through studying and practicing Modern Art styles.
Nadine works across different subject matters: Portraits and other genres.
Artistic Experiences
Nadine likes experimenting with different art medium: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, together with introducing different textures such as wood, perspex, silk and other modern media.
She is now specialising in Portrait Painting
After her Graduation she was commissioned to produce the Interior Design of an Italian restaurant “La Strada” in Towcester.
Exhibitions and Membership
Former Owner of the “Alla Prima” Gallery in Towcester.
Member of FPAA since its foundation (2000 to 2018).
Exhibiting Member of the Open Studios Northamptonshire
Her works are in Private collections worldwide.
- Solo Exhibition in Milton Keynes
- Solo Exhibition in Stony Stratford
- Joint Exhibition at 78 Derngate Museum
- In 2008 Nadine exhibited at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone in Milton Keynes. The exhibition was opened by the Mayor of Milton Keynes. All proceeds from selling of her paintings, over £2000, were donated to the Greek Orthodox Church, towards the foundation of the church and the restoration of the Church’s Hall.
- In May 2011, she held another Solo Exhibition at Swinfen Harris Church Hall, Stony Stratford.
- July – August 2024 – Joint Exhibition at 78 Derngate- Renee Mackintosh Museum. Exhibition open by the Mayor and the Mayoress of Northampton.
Teaching Experience
Apart from teaching privately, Nadine also taught at different venues:
- Alla Prima Gallery
- Stow School – Stow Gardens Summer School
- St Peter Church in Rushden
Other achievments
In 2016 She produced a Small reference book “Watercolour Painting – Learn and Practice with Nadine Platt”, sharing her over 20 years artistic experience for all those who would like to grasp the classical basics of watercolour techniques and to pick up some practical tips and advice on watercolour painting.
Nadine also holds:
- Diploma in Web Design
- Master of Science Degree from the University of Northampton
- Nadine also writes poetry. Her poems were published in the National Poetry Anthology 2009 and in other books such as “The Poetry of Motion” and “Angel’s Breath”.
In November 2012 Nadine produced the book cover design for the unique biographical book reprinted from a Manuscript written by William Presslie “The Uncommon Herd” , which is already taking its rightful part in the Social history of Gthe Great Britain and the North East of Scotland.
It talks about a person who made an increadable career starting from the bottom of the Victorian Society of the 19th Century and rising to become an educated Priest and a prolific educator.
Nadine is also passionate about Photography.
In 2016 she became a Professional Qualified Photographer with BIPP- one of the oldest British Institutes of Professional Photography.
She is specialising in Commercial Product Photography
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