Nicholas Wilton's paintings are a choreography of patterns, shapes and colors that effectively transcend the picture plane. Rhythmic and resolved, these paintings with their textured layers reconcile disparate elements into an orchestrated whole.
Nicholas Wilton attended the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and graduated from Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, California. Rich in color, texture and symbols, Wilton's work references a personal vocabulary of botanical forms, patterns and abstract designs. In addition to gallery exhibitions and the inclusion in numerous private collections, Nicholas Wilton's paintings have appeared on numerous book covers. Wilton's cover painting used for the national bestseller "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. appeared on the The Oprah Winfrey Show.
He has received awards from the Marin Arts Council, Communication Arts, Print Magazine, New York Art Directors Club, A.I.G.A, RSVP Directory, and American Illustration. In 2003 Nicholas Wilton's work was selected for the cover and featured in the international art annual Communication Arts.
