The fundamentals of drawing and composition that were a core part of my formal training as an artist are the basis of all of my work to this day. The lessons learned from drawing from life for months at a time, day in and day out - and an understanding of colour both in terms of design and energetic connection - are an essential part of who I am. Paintings that may appear as ‘abstract’ are always built upon the principles of balance and delicacy of shape and line, in essence I try to capture a moment in time that resonates with a sense of peace and quietude whatever the subject, or the thought that preceded it.

I divide my time between my home in North Wales and my studio in Oxford, where my paintings are available to view by appointment. To do this, or for any queries please email:

nettacarey@icloud.com

formal training

paris american academy (drawing) 1982-3

chelsea school of art 1983-4

l’ecole des beaux arts, nantes 1986

london college of printing 1984-87

group exhibitions

2006 Campden gallery, gloucestershire

2009 Merriscourt gallery, oxfordshire

2010 ROA gallery, london

2011-16 20/21 International

2011 Walcot house, oxfordshire

2011-18 AAF Battersea

2012 St Johns college, oxford

2012-14 AAF Seattle, USA

2012 AAF New York, USA

2013 - 17 20/21 British Art Fair

solo shows

2013 CFA, London

2018 CFA, London

work is currently held in private collections in the UK, France and USA