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Discover art inspired by the Sacred Wild, reconnect with what brings you alive, and find safe companionship as you navigate changing spiritual landscapes.

Earth Meets Sky

New Art Collection by Nicky Scoltok - 2026

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A watercolor painting of several tall, thin stems with small, circular seed pods or flowers at the top, in muted earthy tones.
Abstract painting with a landscape of gentle hill shapes and light pastel sky, with tall, thin, bare plants with spherical seed heads in a minimalist style.
Close-up of a textured, painted surface with earthy tones, including beige, brown, and black, against a white background.

Offerings

  • Contemplative Art

    Contemplative Art

    Explore paintings arising from encounters with the natural world and the Sacred Wild.

    EXPLORE ART
  • Nicky Scoltock holding an open nature sketchbook during a Green Sketching practice.

    Green Sketching

    Slow down, notice what catches your eye and rediscover the simple joy of creating.

    DISCOVER GREEN SKETCHING
  • Nicky Scoltock in conversation during a spiritual companioning session in Auckland.

    Soul Companion

    A safe space to be heard and accompanied through changing spiritual landscapes.

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  • "I was expecting a lovely workshop, what I got was so much more than that, a beautiful combination of nature and nurture."

    —Lucy

  • "Nicky has a beautiful, peaceful manner about her and listens to you in such a way that you feel like she is hearing your heart, not just your words."

    — Maree

  • "Nicky is warm and accepting - creating a safe place to explore faith, to ask questions and wrestle or rest in the unknown."

    Debs

Nicky Scoltock in her Auckland art studio, wearing a paint-covered apron and standing beside her work table.

My Contemplative Art Practice

My contemplative practice has taught me to notice what I notice and let it be my teacher. 

To commune with the Sacred Wild and explore my encounters through watercolour and mixed media paintings.

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Upcoming Events

Events
Introduction to Green Sketching Workshop
Nov 1
Introduction to Green Sketching Workshop

Green sketching is a simple creative practice to deepen your communion with nature and renew your soul.

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Introduction to Green Sketching Workshop
Nov 21
Introduction to Green Sketching Workshop

Green sketching is a simple creative practice to deepen your communion with nature and renew your soul.

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Introduction to Green Sketching Workshop
Nov 22
Introduction to Green Sketching Workshop

Green sketching is a simple creative practice to deepen your communion with nature and renew your soul.

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Summer in Aotearoa Group Exhibition
Dec 5
Summer in Aotearoa Group Exhibition

Summer in Aotearoa is a group art exhibition at Anecdote Gallery in Mt Eden, Auckland, Open 5–20 December. Free entry.

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Potikitanga Emerging Artist Awards 2026
Dec 12
Potikitanga Emerging Artist Awards 2026

I’m delighted to have an artwork from my Earth Meets Sky collection in the Emerging Artist Awards 2026 Exhibition.

The theme is Potikitanga - this is the spirit of imagination and creativity we see in all emerging artists

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Nicky Scoltock wearing a white short-sleeve top and gray pants standing outdoors among trees and greenery.