During my career, I have received recognition and top honors in numerous juried competitions, both local and national.  

In 2006, I won Best in Show for my pastel painting "Smokamo." In 2007 I received Best In Show at the 1st Annual Paulding Fine Arts Juried Competition for my oil painting "Dahling Dahlia." In 2007 the painting won 1st place in oils during the PFAA Annual Open competition  

Also in 2007, my work was accepted by "Art of the Golden Generation" where I was awarded the People's Choice award for my painting "Crouching Creamer Hidden Apple" which was displayed at the Cobb/Marietta Museum.

Recently "Crouching Creamer" was chosen to appear in a book to be published this year as part of a collaborative effort illustrating the art of Cobb High School Seniors and Senior Citizens, in celebration of Cobb County's 175th anniversary.

This year I have been requested to teach a workshop at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Ga.  This will be a drawing and shading workshop for adults. The dates are June 21st and 28th. For registration information please contact the Booth Museum Central Scheduling at 770-607-3686.

Classes are ongoing for drawing and painting. If you would like to visit my studio or you have any questions, please feel free to contact me through email at: nikkis_art@bellsouth.net.