About Nick Mackman
Nick Mackman is a sculptor of one-off clay animal sculptures. She has been widely exhibited and in 2010 she won the Open Category in the Wildlife Artist of the Year competition. Her animal models have found homes with, amongst others, John Cleese, Judi Dench, Chris Packham, David Shepherd and Viscountess Serena Linley. She has been commissioned by British Airways and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Most of Nick’s animal sculptures are Raku fired, giving a rich but natural looking crackle glaze. She aims to get under the skin of the animal, giving each animal sculpture its own personality. Many of her subjects are highly endangered and, in depicting them, she seeks to enlighten us to their beauty, humour and tenderness. She lives in Devon, in South West England, with her husband, twin children and two dogs.
Praise for Nick Mackman
It’s as if the artist grasped the mud beneath her feet and conjured up the magic of Africa – here is humour, pathos and personality.
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2010 Open Category Winner
Nick Mackman captured the relationship between mother and pup so sympathetically that you could not fail to be drawn to this charming piece.
David Shepherd, Wildlife Artist
Through the admiration of her work one can enjoy an awareness of the beast and its beauty. Such an ability is only afforded by an artist whose skills are as rare as her subjects.
Chris Packham, TV Presenter
