A Simple Arrangement

This series looks at the quiet beauty of flowers—just a single stem or two in a vase. I was drawn to the way something so simple can hold space and emotion, especially when lit just right.

Each painting explores how light and shadow fall across the arrangement, revealing not just the form, but a kind of quiet tension too. A Simple Arrangement is really about slowing down, noticing the small things, and finding stillness in the everyday..

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Of Shadows and Stems Original oil painting | 42 × 29.5 cm | Unframed | Nicola Bouwer A pared-back arrangement of stems and soft shadows, painted with quiet precision. In Of Shadows and Stems, Nicola Bouwer continues her exploration of stillness and f
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Of Petals and Presence Original oil painting | 42 × 29.5 cm | Unframed | Nicola Bouwer A quiet painting of flowers in a vase, where soft shadows and oddly blues create a gentle stillness. Part of Nicola Bouwer’s A Simple Arrangement series, this work
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Blooming Whimsy I Original oil painting | 40 × 30 × 3 cm | Unframed | Nicola Bouwer Loose, playful marks meet soft structure in Blooming Whimsy I. Nicola Bouwer brings a light, expressive touch to this floral work, balancing gesture and stillness in
Insitu original artworks ‘Blooming Whimsy I & II’ by Nicola Bouwer for sale. Oil painting artwork size 40 x 30 x 3cm (unframed). To secure purchase, contact www.nicolabouwerart.com
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  • Nicola Bouwer’s work is radiant and rich. When I view Bouwer’s work, it clearly stands out. Her ability to tell a story with the least amount of subject on the canvas is unparalleled. A single chair against an identified background says so much. Bouwer has the ability to move you to tears with only a single chair. I’m a proud collector of her work. I am thrilled to witness her artistic journey and can’t wait to see where she will go…and take me with her.

    Yasser Bagersh

  • 'I love my art pieces from Nicola🩷. And they make me especially happy because I know they are hers.'

    Suzanne Stevens

  • This little wonderful artwork now belongs to me! I’m so proud to offer it a new home and be its caretaker! '

    Lisa Younger

  • I don't have any abstract art in my house. It isn't that I don't appreciate abstract art - I just couldn't find pieces that I felt comfortable living with. This triptych by Nicola Bouwer was the perfect option for me: architectural, modern and fresh, but at home in my home.

    Zelda Pringle

  • I am lucky to have one of Nicola’s atmospheric paintings in my hallway. It is serene and moody, taking you to a quieter place every time you walk past.

    Robyn Shamu

  • I have known Nicola for many years, and although I am no expert, her growth as an artist has been sublime and a wonder to watch. Nicola’s style is relatable, and her pictures take pride of place in our home.

    Mark Hele

  • I have been privileged to be able to purchase three art pieces from Nicola. I saw them at one of her exhibitions and they struck me as being unique and creative. It is a collage series and the three art works together tell a beautiful story. I love the way Nicola expresses her creative ideas through different mediums and the artworks speak their own unique language! List Item

    Ingrid Sellschop

  • The scene in this painting was a day of thick late winter mist in Dullstroom. The wet conditions caused the oranges of the terrain and yellow grass to pop out through the clouds. With Alan fishing in the distance, Nicola so successfully captured this stunning vista. I love this piece. Thank you.

    Jen Bedford-Shaw

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