WILTON, NH – I met with local New Hampshire artist Nicole Murphy Fish recently, and she gave me some great information, on not only what it’s like to be an artist, but also on what her future goals are.
Nicole’s artistic outlet does not go unnoticed – she’s built quite a following on eBay, where she sells her work. Nicole paints everything from wall-sized murals to index-card sized dog paintings. She’s been selling her work on eBay since 2003.
If you want to see more of her work, you can follow her Facebook page, “Fancy Animal Art Studio” and find her on eBay under “Colie1978.”
Below is a Q&A with the artist:
Q: How long have you been creating art?
A: I have been painting ever since I could hold a pen at age 2 or 3.
Q: Looks like it’s definitely something you’ve picked up and run with, not only as a hobby but as a way of making money.
A: Right, it is a good way for me to make money for my family on the side while I’m home with the kids. I have met lots of people in this line of work and I offer custom art paintings of pet portraits. I specialize in animals. I am a freelance artist and illustrator, and I have been the last 25 years.
Q: What made you want to focus on animal art?
A: I have always been an animal lover, I love just about every animal there is, and when I was a kid I would always take in stray animals with me, that is until my mom wouldn’t let me.
Q: Well, now you have all your animals here with you on Curtis Farm in Wilton, from a dog to donkeys.
A: Yeah, I am very thankful to be living my dream of living on a farm. The animals I help continue to inspire me – it helps to know that I am also known as an animal artist and illustrator. It is a dream of mine, to illustrate children’s books. It can just be so tough with three kids to care for.
Q: Do you have any words of advice to people getting into this line of work?
A: I recommend if someone has a similar talent, or if they’re looking for some extra money, to try it out and see what opportunities that may open up from it. You just gotta give it a try.
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