Nancy chambers

Nancy's paintings explore how we shape, contain and bring nature into our lives - from city gardens to kitchen tables. Through observation and intuition, she captures the essence of fruit, flowers and the vital role of pollinators and other creatures.

Bold colours and rich textures are balanced by uncluttered compositions to create striking, still life paintings which present a refined view of reality. With a commitment to environmentally-conscious practices, she repurposes tools such as needles to paint dandelions and materials including empty milk cartons to paint poppies.

Nancy Chambers has painted and drawn since childhood. Her creative journey has taken many turns - from designing hats and teaching to leading major charity campaigns, where she once chaperoned a young Ant and Dec at a private Stevie Wonder concert. 

She lives and works in Bristol where she developed her artistic practice and began exhibiting professionally. The UK lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 offered unexpected time to focus on her art, leading to exhibitions alongside celebrated British artists including Grayson Perry, Antony Gormley, Maggie Hambling, and Anish Kapoor. Her work is now held in collections around the world.

Her aim is always to capture the essence of each subject, rather than a literal likeness. She is drawn to colour, texture, and the expressive possibilities of paint - using both to create a sense of vitality and balance. Across all her subjects runs a common thread: a search for clarity and simplicity. She strives to create paintings that feel both vibrant and serene - an uncluttered balance of colour and calm.

View a selection of Nancy’s works below ↓