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May 4, 2008

Greetings,

It’s been awhile since I have connected with you, and I hope that all are doing
well. I have been very busy over the past several months, and I wanted to
connect with you to give you the update on the exciting progress.
Nicolewoodford.com turns 5 years old this month, and we are having a great
celebration!

And To kick things off we have partnered with PBS.
PBS will be representing Nicole Woodford in a Nationwide Artist representation in
27 stations. Each station will auction the minimum of one, to maximum of five
paintings by Nicole.
PBS National will present a few paintings from the series “300 Days in
China”, and you can see a few works of art on the website and the works promoted on
each PBS member station. (see artist statement below)
“300 days in China”
“I am innovative artist who has returned from teaching in China, for one year.
While teaching western philosophies in art, via abstraction to eastern
traditional Chinese painting; pleasantly a spiritual exchange developed. A deeper
connotation within my work that has grown into a new body of work.
When I arrived in China in August 2005, I did not know how to read, nor speak the
Chinese language (Mandarin). And arriving from my native country the USA to
China, (where English is not the primary language). I found myself adjusting to the
challenges of communication. I wanted to trade ideas, facts, well wishes, and yet
basic requests but without an interpreter I found it was very difficult to
realize.
Because of this trial, it has prompted my vision quite a bit. A sense of
simplicity, unfussiness, and minimal effects have sustained the work. Corresponding to
the idea of “getting back to basics” learning to be in touch with others in a
different way; has become an inspired course or encounter. I began to create the
recent gestural work (with an stress on line, emphasis, harmony, restrained color
and composition), I found the ancient Calligraphy of the Tang Dynasty had
stimulating impact. Prior to arriving in China, I was creating. (never having the chance
to see this ancient text before) my work to this ancient Chinese writing style.
My latest work is about breach in communication, and how the vital exchange of
ideas is significant to all of us. Thriving communication becomes imperative to
express views and beliefs to one another. These paintings are personal, mystical
they carry with it my cultural heritage (the rhythmic movements, style, and effect
needed to create these paintings and the feelings my ancestors may have felt
during a time when literacy was illegal for my culture), my homeland, (the USA through
western influences), and the sense of isolation/frustration which occurs when
communication is broken. The paintings are inspirational to the eastern viewers
because they see that a form, (character) may be present but then it changes into
something unexpected.
Nicole Woodford,MFA”

The first exhibitions currently in full swing are:
1. MPBN Maine/NH May 2-11 2008
2. WTVI Charlotte, NC May 2-11 2008

Opening this week:

1. KOCE Los Angeles/CA May 5-30 2008
2. WENH Durham/NH

Coming this month:

1. KAET Phoenix /AZ May 10-24 2008
2. KEET Eureka/CA May 2008
3. WQPT Rock Island/IL May 2008
4. WGBH Boston/NH May 2008
5. WSKG Binghamton/NY May 2008
6. KAMU College Station/TX May 2008
7. KEDT Corpus Christi /TX May 2008

The full station list will be uploaded for you to view either the online auction
(or) you may visit the website for additional information or view the work and
bid online.

I am very excited to share this opportunity with you, there will be more
information to follow.

If you have any additional questions you may contact Nicole Woodford.com (or)
each stations directly. To contact nicolewoodford.com:

Email: info@nicolewoodford.com
Phone: (877)644-4587

Happy Birthday Nicolewoodford.com!

Be Well.

Nicole Woodford,MFA

October 6, 2007

It has been a very busy summer, making changes, and working. I have so many wonderful plans ahead!

2 works of art will be Auctioned on KTWU Washburn University Public Television Station. Watermark, and Rise. November 1-4 2007.

Just in time for the holiday season, join us for this exciting event.

Peace and Blessings,

Nicole

May 20,2007

Great News!

I’ve accepted a teaching position at The Art Institute Online of Pittsburg for this Spring II session; which is currently in full swing. And I am truly excited about this opportunity. Right now, I'm teaching a course in Perspective (and loving every minute of it)! The students and faculty are wonderful.
Both auctions went well, the Rocky Mountain PBS Denver, CO (April 1-29 2007), and the Make-A-Wish Foundations “Night of Wishes” Silent Auction Dallas, Texas (May 12, 2007). And I want to thank those of you who helped make it a success.
By the way, www.NicoleWoodford.com turns 3 this month! And I have been busy working on several new projects which I will reveal in the coming weeks.

Be Well.

Nicole

May 6, 2007

Hudson River View-11 will be auctioned by The Make-A-Wish-Foundation in Dallas, Texas on Wish Night May 12, 2007. "Bright Lights Big Wishes" will be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The work of art will be featured in their Wish Night Art Auction. Framed. Acrylic on Paper 21"x 28" Questions about the upcoming auction? Contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation: Make-A- Wish Foundation of North Texas 6655 Deseo Irving , TX 75039
214.496.5016 direct 214.496.9475 fax
www.northtexaswish.org

April 28,2007

I am pleased to annouce that Hudson River View-11 will be auctioned for the Make-A-Wish Foundation's "Night of Wishes" Art Auction held on May 12, 2007. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is located:
Make-A- Wish Foundation of North Texas
6655 Deseo
Irving , TX 75039
214.496.5016 direct
214.496.9475 fax
www.northtexaswish.org

March 31, 2007

I am pleased to announce the painting Miracle in the Rocky Mountain PBS Art Auction.

Rocky Mountain PBS
KRMA-Channel 6
1089 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204

Contact: (303) 620-5707
(800)607-4560
Fax: (303)620-5744

KTSC-Channel 8
2200 Bonforte Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81001

Contact: (719) 549-2196
(800) 388-6147
Fax:(719)549-2208

KRMU- Channel 18
2520 Blichmann Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Contact: (970) 245-1818
Fax:((970)255-2900

The Rocky Mountain PBS Auction
-Online Bidding begins April 1, 2007
-The televised Art Auction is April 13-15, 2007
-The televised General Auction is April 20-22 and April 27-19, 2007

Miracle, 2006 Acrylic and Tempera on paper 19x22" Framed

If additional information is required contact Rocky Mountain PBS, or Nicole Woodford at info@nicolewoodford.com

December 10, 2006

I want to take a moment to wish everyone the very best this holiday season. And a very proseperous 007!

New work, and shows will come in 007, and I hope to see you then.

Happy Holidays!

Nicole

November 20, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am pleased to announce that I have some wonderful news!

Its been quite awhile since I posted, but have I been busy. Wow. Well first thing is first.

(I am excited... )

Okay, okay... (deep breath, drum roll....)

I want to Announce that I have signed with a new Gallery.

Saferis Art Gallery
3707 S.E. Frank Phillips Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(866) 499-9510
Manuel Valladares, Owner
Be sure to drop in and the new Gallery. Call for hours and directions to the Gallery.

Next, Saatchi Gallery in London, England has invited me to upload images on their webpage. Here you can see a variety of International, artists with contact information and current works. These works of art, will be updated frequently, and you can contact me through www.nicolewoodford.com (or) Saatchi's website http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk.

And Third, the great holiday sale!
For 1 week only Nicolewoodford.com is auctioning a few special works of art. Just in time for the holiday season.

These images have not been viewed on www.nicolewoodford.com, and you can only (for a limited time) purchase and Bid on these original images.

This series, is made from Acrylic, Tempera, on paper and are keeping to the Black, White, and Red theme. There are a variety of sizes, 18"X 23", 13 1/2" X 17, and 22"X30". They will be sold on EBAY unframed, and signed by the artist.

Check it out! This surprising last minute holiday Auction will be around for a short time. Check back frequently to see new works be placed on Bid, throughout the holiday season!

Visit EBAY, at www.EBAY.com

Check this webpage frequently to see when more images have been added for the holiday auction. Check it out, and take advantage of one of the best kept secrets of the year!

Bid today!

So as you can see, what a great month! As show dates become available I will share them with you, and hope to see you soon.

September 24, 2006

Preparing for the show at Agora Gallery in Chelsea New York City. The collective Exhibtion is called "Prism of One" A group show with artists Rochelle Fogel, Quinn Stilletto, Ruben Talberg, and I.

The opening reception is on October 5, 2006 from 6-8pm

Agora Gallery 530 W. 25th Street Chelsea New York 10001

August 8, 2006

Settling in just fine, adjusting and now preparing for the upcoming show in September.

July 11, 2006

Just settling in. Found a new place in Texas and transitioning.

I have confirmed my exhibition date for September 28, 2006 with Agora Gallery. And will now begin preparing for the show.

June 25, 2006

I enjoyed teaching Figure Painting to the Junior class. They were such a great class, and worked very hard with the figure/models and embraced the abstract (western) concepts I presented in the classroom. We had such a great time. I enjoyed my visit to China. It will be a mememory which I will not forget.

I have arrived safely in the US. (now in Chicago) and enjoying the weather, and the city once again. I will be in Chicago for a few weeks, while organizing my next steps for moving forward.

May 11, 2006

Well there are so many things happening I don't know where to begin! So let's start at the beginning.

First, I have recently signed with 2 Contemporary Art Galleries.

Agora Gallery
location:415 West Broadway SOHO New York and 530 West 25th Street Chelsea, New York
Tues-Sat 11am-6pm
(212) 226-4151 telephone
http://www.agora-gallery.com/

and

Galeria Zero
Galeria de arte contemporaneo
location:C/Canvis Nuos 1 08003
Barcelona, Spain
tel/fax: +34 933103933
http://www.galeriazero.com/
(Zero 2006)

We are currently working on show dates as we speak, and when those dates become avalible I will update the site, and if you are on the mailing list you will recieve an Announcement from each of the Galleries.

Second, after the New Year, I focused on a new body of work here in China, putting peices together and working dilligently for a sudden inspiration and effect. I found it.

There are several works of art which I am going to upload onto the site, and new changes to the look of NicoleWoodford.com.

This year for my website's 2 year birthday and of course, my birthday May 12. So there are a few special things going on.

1. A new look (we are currently updating and changing the look of Nicolewoodford.com so hang in there with us while we make a few changes)

2. If you have signed up on the Mialing List for Nicolewoodford.com you will be invited to see 25 of the most recent works created here in China by Special Invitation only. (how very exciting!)

3. You can also have access to my vacation photos, and student work from my very talented students here at Huaihua College.

4. New links, topics, updates on Ongoing Shows, Upcoming Shows, and Gallery Appearences.

Well, I am getting ready to blow out my candels, and get a slice of birthday cake! Be sure to drop by so you can see the latest changes. And if you haven't already, sign up on the mailing list and drop me a line, I would love to hear from you.

January 29, 2006:

I am doing well, and everthing seems to be falling into place here in China. And of course as you know, Chinese New Year is today Jan. 29, 2006 and it is the year of the Fire Dog. I was so fortunate to see the preparations for the coming year, and New Year's eve fireworks were spectacular!
The city revaled colors of gold, red, and the true feeling of celebration echoed from the mountains and valleys. Everywhere you could see were fireworks of different colors which dotted the landscape. Stores and homes decorated welcoming the New Year, and people exchanged gifts, and feasts with the exchange of well wishes for Ywen Dun (New Years Day) and the coming year filled the air.

January 1, 2006:
I want to take a moment to wish all a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

December 20 2005:

This month I have put up my Christmas tree, and I am goig to several Christmas parties give by my students and faculty. Classes continue through the western Holiday season (Christmas, and New Year) and then we will break for the Winter Break in January.

November 27 2005:

Time is certainly moving by very quickly. I was able to visit Feng Hung a local tourist area which has so much charm, and ancient cultural tradition. (Here is absoulutely georgeous ancient archictecture with beautful Pagodas) Most of the towns architecture is created in these wonderful white, grey, brown, and red it sets a special tone when you enter the town's enviornment and enhances it's charm) I enjoyed looking at the richness of the culture and purchasing great souviners!

I want to take a moment to mention how the Senior students (level 4) in my Painting and Mixed media class were such a pleasure to encounter. So many students embraced western ideas and abstract concepts. (We looked at Guston, Klimpt, Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Dubuffet, Lawrence, and Bearden) And others stayed with the traditional eastern philosophy with their painting style. The Seniors were fantasitic! I just want to say:

" Shair-Shair!" ;)

I also was honored to judge an English speaking contest for the elementary school children (who of course are learning to speak English) this was a priceless experience. The children wonderful, and the contest was amazing. I was able to get a few photos of the contest winners, and i will always have fond memories of this experience.

October 31, 2005: I attended a Holloween Party given by the students in the English department at the University. This was a trat to listen to the stories, and songs which were sung in the Haunted House. ( I have a few pictures which I will share with you. I was facinated by the face painting and the decorations in the building.)

October 4, 2005:

I have arrived in China, and I am enjoying teaching the students; and working along side the faculty. I thank everyone for their support and encouragement during my transition. What a wonderful experience!

August 16, 2005:

I have been invited to China to teach painitng in the Hunan Provence in Huaihua, China. For those of you who do not know many things about Hunan Provience; here is a little one of it's cities. Chengsha, China.

The University has offered a full time position teaching painting.

I will be living in China for the 2005-2006 academic year, (from August 25, 2005- July 30, 2006) but checking my website daily, email, telephone messages, and I have a service which will forward any and all information (mail correspondence) you send to me; in China.

The university has offically issued a "Foreign Expert Certificate", and a "Special Invitation" from the Hunan Provience as an invited artist/professor to the region. I am truly excited to be apart of the faculty for Huiahua University.

July 7, 2005:
The First Online Workshops begin! Get Creative: Basic Drawing 101, and Essential Understanding:Resources, Tools, and Methods of Drawing (online)

June 8, 2005:
Registrations opens for both Online courses,continues through July 7, 2005. (more information to follow)

May 21, 2005
www.nicolewoodford.com turns 1 ! The website will celebrate 1 year, by changes placed on the site and offering Online Drawing Workshops!

May 13, 2005
Press Release circulates for the Online Workshops, and www.nicolewoodford.com's Birthday Bash!

March 2005,
Nicole visits the Grand Canyon

December 2005
Nicole visits Chicago! and the Art Insitiute.

Fom January 21-31,2005
on www.Ebay.com a charity auction for the Tsunami Releif efforts,was held. (If you would like to see the image click on the TSUNAMI RELIEF on the Home page.) The auction went well, and the responce was great.I thank all who participated, and sent questions about African Blue.

On September 8-15 2004
KTEH California auctioned several works of art from artist Nicole Woodford. KETH Public television will provide commercial spots for the works on auction, and they will be avalible for bidding. If you are in the Sillicon Valley Area be sure to view the Live Auction which will reached over 2 million homes.

The William And Mary Review, Volume 42 2004 has included the image "African Blue" in the April 2004 Edition. On page 94 of the catalog there is a brief biography of Nicole and "African Blue" is featured on page 67.