The Sentinels
November 16, 2024
Trees are not just part of our heritage; they are a living legacy. The loss of these trees would be…
Blog Posts
Emsworth Arts trail 2021
September 9, 2021
It feels like years … and I would love to welcome you back
ONE WEEK ONLY! Large paintings on show in emsworth @PO10
October 6, 2018
SOLD ‘Glimpse of Ocean’ Off to new owners. Two large scale pieces left though! A chance to see 'the big one' on view in Emsworth I am really chuffed to be "Artist of the Week" at Emsworth’s new retail…
Cross Kitchen, Emsworth
October 29, 2022
I am really happy to be displaying a few major works at Cross Kitchen Restaurant, Emsworth’s newest dining experience.
New ‘New Wave’ for sale
November 27, 2016
Moon Break, 2016 First finished painting in a long time and probably the last of the ‘New Waves’ series. Spent…
Christmas Sale of Small Watercolours, Emsworth
December 11, 2017
Last-minute gift idea for Christmas 2017 I am offering a collection of small watercolours for sale in time for Christmas,…
Blog Posts
The Sentinels
November 16, 2024
Trees are not just part of our heritage; they are a living legacy. The loss of these trees would be…
Emsworth Arts trail 2021
September 9, 2021
It feels like years … and I would love to welcome you back
Commissioning painting. Happy customer
December 22, 2016
RS Feva sailing dinghy in watercolour Delighted to have completed and delivered this enormous watercolour of the family’s RS Feva.…
Abstract Impressionism
October 9, 2025
Cowper is not interested in literal depiction; he pursues what might be called abstracted reality — the world as filtered through sensation,…
Some gems up for grabs at the Emsworth Arts Trail 2018
April 17, 2018
Here are just some of the works available at this year’s show. Many now framed to display. Come down and…
The Sentinels
November 16, 2024
Trees are not just part of our heritage; they are a living legacy. The loss of these trees would be…
Emsworth Arts trail 2021
September 9, 2021
It feels like years … and I would love to welcome you back
Arts Trail 26
April 22, 2026
The tiny seaside town of Emsworth has become an unexpected hub of artistic activity. With 100 artists of many disciplines…
6_Artists 2025
October 18, 2025
Step into a world of creativity, craftsmanship, and inspiration at the 2025 6_Artists Collective exhibition in Farnham, Surrey.
Abstract Impressionism
October 9, 2025
Cowper is not interested in literal depiction; he pursues what might be called abstracted reality — the world as filtered through sensation,…
Visiting Workshops
July 19, 2025
Nic delivered a great day with lots of hints and tips and lots of humility and humour – I am…
Blog Posts
The Sentinels
November 16, 2024
Trees are not just part of our heritage; they are a living legacy. The loss of these trees would be…
Emsworth Arts trail 2021
September 9, 2021
It feels like years … and I would love to welcome you back
Arts Trail 26
April 22, 2026
The tiny seaside town of Emsworth has become an unexpected hub of artistic activity. With 100 artists of many disciplines…
6_Artists 2025
October 18, 2025
Step into a world of creativity, craftsmanship, and inspiration at the 2025 6_Artists Collective exhibition in Farnham, Surrey.
Abstract Impressionism
October 9, 2025
Cowper is not interested in literal depiction; he pursues what might be called abstracted reality — the world as filtered through sensation,…
Visiting Workshops
July 19, 2025
Nic delivered a great day with lots of hints and tips and lots of humility and humour – I am…
Blog Posts
The Sentinels
November 16, 2024
Trees are not just part of our heritage; they are a living legacy. The loss of these trees would be…
Emsworth Arts trail 2021
September 9, 2021
It feels like years … and I would love to welcome you back
JANUARY 2024 SHOWS
January 5, 2024
Happy new year everyone! We’re hitting the ground running in January with not one but two shows to venture out…
6_Artists 2025
October 18, 2025
Step into a world of creativity, craftsmanship, and inspiration at the 2025 6_Artists Collective exhibition in Farnham, Surrey.
Painting Commission
December 8, 2016
A Watercolour painting of heavy horse with rider Delighted to have been commissioned by husband to paint Ange on her…
Oxmarket, Chichester, small works show of winter sketchbook
February 26, 2017
Nearly finished framing and wrapping. What a task. Here are some of the items on show, to simply browse, or buy…
Exhibitions round up
June 28, 2016
I exhibit in Emsworth’s Arts Trail every year and it really makes me work as an artist to get it…
Come to a show with me
January 20, 2023
This 20 second tour shows my private shows... This snippet shot in Sept 21 at the Emsworth rts Trail, hosted by @thesussexbrewery
Watercolour classes
July 11, 2016
Please join me for watercolour classes They run at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant PO9 1BS. I lead two classes at the Spring. They are for either beginners wishing to try a few…
The Sentinels
November 16, 2024
Trees are not just part of our heritage; they are a living legacy. The loss of these trees would be…
Emsworth Arts trail 2021
September 9, 2021
It feels like years … and I would love to welcome you back
Emsworth Watercolour for sale
September 7, 2017
Painting for Sale I have an unsold watercolour of Emsworth Millpond for sale from my recent show at Emsworth Artists.…
Workshop vouchers
December 5, 2018
A day’s one to one tuition can make a great gift. If a loved one has been thinking about trying…
Stoughton Down
November 1, 2017
Watercolour for sale SOLD Part of a series of Autumn landscapes for a small show in 2017, this al fresco painting of Stoughton Down set the tone and style of the collection. Watercolour onto Saunders…
Early work towards arts trail 2018
February 14, 2018
Here are a few examples of work I am getting ready for this year’s show. I am hoping to show…
Nic Cowper: Painter of the ocean
December 6, 2024
A lifelong boater, swimmer and artist I am compelled to capture something of its essence. See some of my ocean…
Brick Lane Gallery 2023
May 3, 2023
This should be fun! I’m going to London to seek my fortune. I hear the streets are paved with gold.…
Videos online
April 28, 2020
Subscribe to my video feed to see latest work, tutorials, hacks and sometimes offers… 🙂
Commissioning painting. Happy customer
December 22, 2016
RS Feva sailing dinghy in watercolour Delighted to have completed and delivered this enormous watercolour of the family’s RS Feva.…
The Sentinels
November 16, 2024
Trees are not just part of our heritage; they are a living legacy. The loss of these trees would be…
Emsworth Arts trail 2021
September 9, 2021
It feels like years … and I would love to welcome you back
2023 shows
February 8, 2023
This year I am venturing further north with shows. My first London gig 🙂
Guildford Arts Summer Exhibition
June 3, 2019
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford The Guildford Arts Summer Exhibition Read more… I am delighted to be exhibiting this summer…
Community work
September 21, 2018
I like to help out my community if I can. I prefer not to talk about it : ) It’s…
6_Artists 2025
October 18, 2025
Step into a world of creativity, craftsmanship, and inspiration at the 2025 6_Artists Collective exhibition in Farnham, Surrey.
An Emsworth artist
May 12, 2016
Emsworth is a cutesie village on the south coast of England, between Portsmouth and Chichester. Unlike some other local towns it has survived in the older style, small shops habitat. It boasts greengrocers, butchers…
Exhibitions round up
June 28, 2016
I exhibit in Emsworth’s Arts Trail every year and it really makes me work as an artist to get it…
Emsworth Arts Trail 2017
April 10, 2017
The Emsworth Arts Trail – Same venue, different work Sussex Brewery, 36 Main Rd, Hermitage, Emsworth, PO10 8AU This year…
ONE WEEK ONLY! Large paintings on show in emsworth @PO10
October 6, 2018
SOLD ‘Glimpse of Ocean’ Off to new owners. Two large scale pieces left though! A chance to see 'the big one' on view in Emsworth I am really chuffed to be "Artist of the Week" at Emsworth’s new retail…