APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ART PRINT
2024 ART PRINT ARTIST, NICKI ISAACSON
Nicki Isaacson, a Wenatchee watercolorist, began pursuing her passion for art 20 years ago after her three children had grown. Now, having retired from a nursing career of more than 30 years, she is enjoying uninterrupted time with her brushes, capturing the captivating details of nature on paper. A native of Bellingham who grew up in Kirkland, Nicki fell in love with the Wenatchee Valley as a child visiting her grandparents, whose home was surrounded by an orchard at the base of Saddlerock. She remembers the scrumptious smells drifting from the fruits. She loved Wenatchee’s desert climate, its distinct seasons and its proximity to the Columbia River, Lake Chelan, walking paths and wilderness. “Wenatchee seemed perfect,” she said. When she began applying for nursing jobs after college, she headed east.
Nicki’s work these days focuses mostly on flowers, fruits, vegetables and birds. Nicki, whose grandmother was an artist, shares her passion for art with her brother, John Gregor, an accomplished painter in Beaufort, S.C. The two talk frequently, texting photos of work in progress for suggestions and moral support. When she isn’t painting, Nicki spends time with her family: 11 grandchildren! Nicki is a member of the Wenatchee Watercolor Society and the Two Rivers Art Gallery, where she has served on the board. She was a featured artist in 2014, 2017 and October 2023. In 2015, Nicki was named artist for the annual Apple Blossom Festival. One of her paintings was also chosen for the 2016 Pybus Market poster, and in January 2023, she was featured artist at Pybus Market Art Alley.
The Apple Blossom Festival is seeking submissions for our annual Art Print!
REQUIREMENTS
— Must be a 16x20 (landscape or portrait orientation)
— Oil, acrylic, water color, or pastel on canvas
— Do not frame
— Must be a resident of Chelan or Douglas County
— Previous year winner may not compete for the 2 following years
