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Vicki Davidson Art
Bright, dynamic and inspiring artwork from the heart of North Yorkshire. Vicki depicts animals, portraits and landscapes in bold tonal contrasts and in a variety of medium, including oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolour and charcoal.
Vicki’s work attracts customers from around the world.
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About Vicki
Vicki Davidson is an artist with a passion for bright, dynamic and inspirational art. Always keen to experiment, Vicki works in oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolour, charcoal…and anything she can get her hands on to make a mark really! Subjects include sketches, portraits, animals (especially hares!) and, more recently, landscapes.
Although Vicki studied art and design at ‘A’ Level, a busy career in nursing has left little time for her passion. Vicki’s nursing career has taken her around the world, including London, Australia, an African expedition and even some time in a Field Hospital during her time as a reservist with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps. Now her two children are growing up, and needing her less, Vicki has decided to pursue her passion for art.
In 2017 Vicki started sharing her work on social media and in a few select local galleries. The artwork has rapidly generated a keen interest, resulting in commissions and requests for prints of the work. Vicki has twice been a finalist in The British Art Prize, in 2023 and 2024.
Vicki, originally from Dartmoor in Devon, lives on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales with her husband and two children.
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Several smaller pieces have been added to my website recently, under the section ‘original drawings, small sketches and small paintings’.
This cute little sketch in watercolour and ink is one of them. 💕
He’s called ‘Pinky Hare’ and is professionally mounted ready for a frame of your choice.
#hare #watercolours #animalart
Dec 4
✨ Another original artwork added to my online gallery shop today ✨
This delicately rendered watercolour is one of my favourites. I love when watercolour becomes all about ‘less is more’ and there’s a wonderful mix of soft blends and harder edges. The colours are divine ☺️
I literally see something different every time I look at this painting.
I’ve had this one bespoke framed by @yorkshireframingservice so he’s ready to hang on your wall. ☺️
#watercolour #aquarelle #animalart #animalartist #northyorkshireartist
Dec 1
✨’Looking Out’ ✨
This ORIGINAL artwork is now available via my online gallery shop.
I have chosen a bespoke black bevelled frame, with grey inner slip.
Art glass stops any reflection getting in the way so you can see every detail.
Thank you to @yorkshireframingservice
Thank you @francescrickmorephoto
#originalart #animalart #animalartist #hare #hareart #pastelart #pastels
Nov 30
I’m pretty thrilled with this newly framed original - thank you to the brilliant @yorkshireframingservice 🤗
I will be adding this original artwork to my website shop this weekend.
We have carefully chosen a bevelled black wood frame with a gold slip that truly makes Mr Fluffy Fox 🦊 pop!
Art glass ensures there is minimal reflection, so all you see is the detail in the artwork.
This original pastel painting, created with @unisoncolour pastels, measures 48cm x 49cm.
Frame measures 66cm x 67 cm
#fox #foxy #foxart #pastel #pastelart #iriginalartwork #animalart #animalartist
Nov 30
A little watercolour process 💦 🖌️
Painted as part of a recent art club demo, but finished later in the studio as watercolour can be a bit slow building up the layers!
So satisfying to see this beautiful strong character emerge from the delicate washes of colour.
Thanks to @suecrosswildlife for the 📸 reference
#artdemo #artprocess #watercolour #aquarelle #artistsoninstagram #hare #hareart #animalart #northyorkshireartist
Nov 11
For @doncaster_art_club
I managed to finish my hare demo for you today.
I continued to do just the same as we did during the demo- building layers, focusing on ‘shapes’ and finishing with finer details.
It was definitely easier working flat with the watercolours than upright on the easel 😁
Due to several unwanted marks on my nice clean white background, it was necessary to apply a liberal sprinkling of ‘splatter’! 💦 🖌️ 🎨
I’ve included a couple of time lapse videos to help you see how the painting progressed after I left you.
I hope you have fun creating your own animal artworks by applying some of these techniques, and I can’t wait to see the results!
With thanks to the fabulous @suecrosswildlife for the wonderful reference photograph 🙏
#doncaster #artclub #artistsoninstagram #hare #animalartist #artdemo #watercolour #aquarelle #gocreate
Nov 9
I have just been signing some of these prints and - even though I do say so myself ☺️- I think they look rather splendid!
The beautiful hues are perfectly captured from the original painting, and there is such depth to the colour.
Thank you @niddimaging
Prints are available online- you may even grab a bargain in the small size as they are currently reduced, but stock is limited.
#artprint #hare #haresofinstagram #harelovers #artistsofinstagram #animalart #countryartist
Nov 3
🙌 🌟 I’m thrilled to be a top 50 shortlisted artist in The British Art Prize -for the second year running!
‘Boy with a Bow Tie’ will shortly be off to London for the @aandimagazine exhibition of all 50 finalists and prize winners.
The exhibition runs from 4th-8th December at Gallery@Oxo.
My painting is oil on aluminium panel.
Thank you to @aandimagazine and the judges for selecting my work.
You can now vote for your favourite online- I’ll add a link to my bio.
There’s some superb work selected, and really diverse, and so the exhibition promises to be a wonderful visual treat!
#britishartprize2024 #artistsandillustratorsmagazine #artcompetition #londonartgallery @oxotowerwharf
Nov 1
NEW!!!
Available for pre-order now.
This slightly whimsical and washy hare is titled ‘A Touch of Autumn’ 🍂
These are fine art prints, professionally mounted and individually signed.
This is an open edition print.
#hare #hareart #hareartist #animalart #animalartist #northyorkshireartist #autumnvibes #autumn🍁 #fall
Oct 27
🌟 Prints now ready for pre-order! 🌟
‘Fluffy Fox’
🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊
I’ve approved the prints and thrilled with how they look 🙌
🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊 🦊
You can order now, with prints expected to be ready to post in 7-10 working days 📦
I am currently just offering the one size, but if you want a specific bespoke size then do let me know.
#fox #foxy #animalart #artprint #animalprint #wintercoat #autumncolours #artistic #artistininstagram #artforthewall
Oct 26
2025 wall calendars are now IN STOCK 🥳
All pre-orders will be shipped today 🚛
Thank you for your patience.
Stock is limited so please don’t delay if you wish to guarantee an exclusive Vicki Davidson 2025 wall calendar.
For sale online via my website.
Link in bio 🔗
#artistsoninstagram #animalart #northyorkshireartist #2025 #artwallcalendar #happyart
Oct 24
I think I’m just about there with Foxy now.
🦊
There’s a few little bits I may tweak; I need to see him fresh after a wee break to make sure I’m completely happy.
Then I will capture the image with @niddimaging just in case anyone fancies prints.
The original will be off to @yorkshireframingservice to be beautifully framed 😊
I’ve had lots of requests for a fox painting, so do let me know what you think.
@unisoncolour pastels on #pastelmat
50cm x 50cm
#pastels #pastelpainting #animalart #animalartist #fox #foxy #wildlife
Oct 13
This will be my cosy fireside read this evening 🔥, quite possibly with a cheeky little cherry brandy on the side 🥃 🍒 😋
Thanks @living_north for another lovely magazine and for featuring my artworks again ☺️
I’m in love with the amazing photography by @yorkshire_photography_hides who are featured in this month’s magazine.
The red squirrel photo is 👌!
I’ve read with interest about the hides, and as a decent camera is on my wish list this year, that’s a follow from me! 📸
#livingnorth #upnorth #wildlife #wildlifeart #yorkshireartist #animalart #wildlifephotography #lovenature
Oct 12
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ASK A QUESTION
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take commissions
Unfortunately I am unable to take new commissions just at the moment, this is because my waiting list is full.
Don’t worry though, commissions will be available again, so please keep an eye on the website and my social media accounts for updates in regard to this.
Do you ship overseas?
Yes! Shipping costs are applied in the shop. If you are outside the UK and your order includes a framed original, then please get in touch via hello@vickidavidson.com to arrange shipping of this item.
Is your work available in galleries?
Yes. I have work in the following local galleries if you would like to visit and view paintings in person.
Coastal Fine Art and Framing, Town Hall Buildings, Northallerton, North Yorkshire.
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The Animal Art Gallery, Malton, North Yorkshire
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First Impressions Bespoke Framing, Barnard Castle, North Yorkshire
https://www.facebook.com/First-Impressions-Bespoke-Framing-1661803324075007/
I am also a represented artist with the following international gallery where work can be viewed online;
Artios Gallery, New York
Do you supply prints in frames?
Prints are supplied with a hard backing board and laser-cut mount in a neutral colour (usually cream or white). It is then acetate wrapped for protection.
I can arrange bespoke framing if required. This can take up to four weeks, will be priced individually depending on choice and will incur a higher shipping cost.
Again, for original works, if not already in a frame, then I can assist with this.
Please contact me via hello@vickidavidson.com to discuss your framing requirements
What if I don't like my picture?
I hope you will be delighted with your new artwork. However, in the unlikely event you are not entirely satisfied then please contact me via hello@vickidavidson.com
I am happy to provide a full refund provided the artwork is returned in perfect condition. Return shipping costs to be paid by the customer.
Can I order prints in different sizes?
Yes! Please contact Vicki via hello@vickidavidson.com to discuss bespoke print sizes.
What is Giclée printing?
Giclée is a French word (pronounced Zhee-Clay) which literally means “fine spray”. Giclée fine art prints are produced digitally on high quality inkjet printers, which have the capability to reproduce a much wider range of colours than conventional processes, due to the specially formulated inks and media used. The Giclée process is really the only current solution available to artists who wish to obtain a close match to their original work and have the peace of mind that the prints will remain vibrant and fade resistant for decades to come.
All of the printing at Vicki Davidson is carried out by Nidd Imaging. Their quality of prints is exceptional!
Each print is approved by Vicki to ensure the colour match is as exact as possible to the original.
You can see more about Nidd Imaging and their printing process via; http://www.niddimaging.co.uk/