Nigel Kingsbury’s (b.1949 – d.2016) main inspiration was the female form; he created delicate portraits of women, depicting them as mystical goddesses with heaving bosoms, attired in glamorous ball gowns and floating dresses. Nigel’s drawings have a mysterious and eerie quality that transcend time, idolising the female figure in a rare and carefully observed manner. He’d often, from memory draw the figure nude then add clothes and folds of fabric with layers of finely sketched lines. His drawings from life were dedicated to the women who inspired him and he’d frequently sign his work ‘Loves Nigel’ or ‘Nigel Loves’ in their honour.

Sadly Nigel died on 7 January 2016 after a lifetime developing his drawing practice. He leaves an amazing legacy with his works already in numerous private and museum collections including Pallant House Gallery and the Museum of Everything.