Profile photo of artist Nicholas Brown.

Hello! Thank you for visiting my website.

I am a visual artist and my creative journey has been enriched by an exploration of architecture, urban landscapes and the intricate textures of nature. Temporarily relocating to Shanghai a few years ago has sparked my interest in urban landscapes.

The large, visually textured variances and rapid historical and social changes here have me considering how people navigate life in such a state of flux. My portfolio encompasses a diverse range of mediums, including printmaking, painting and drawing, each a conduit to capturing the essence of urban life and the mysteries of nature.

My artworks have found places in public art collections, including the Tacoma Art Museum, the New York Public Library, and The China National Academy of Fine Arts in Hangzhou, China. My pieces have been featured in exhibitions across the US, including at the International Print Center New York, the Print Center, Philadelphia, SAM Gallery at Seattle Art Museum, the Austin Museum of Art and the Maryhill Museum of Art.

New Print!

Longhua Pagoda, a black and white linoleum block 
                    print depicting the pagoda at Longhua Temple in Shanghai by artist Nicholas Brown.

Longhua Pagoda
linoleum block print
image: 12" x 9" (30.5cm x 23cm), paper: 15" x 11" (38cm x 28cm)
edition of 100
©2024 All rights reserved.

The Longhua Pagoda sits just outside the main gate to the Longhua Temple. It was originally constructed almost 1800 years ago during the Three Kingdoms period with the main structure dating from 977 and then renovated several times since. For more info please see its Wikipedia page.

American block print 
                                artist captures the essence of Shanghai neighborhoods, a link to a profile of artist
                                Nicholas Brown in Shine, the English language version of the Shanghai Daily.

Please check out this recent profile article about me and my prints in Shine, the English language version of the Shanghai Daily.
shine.cn/news/in-focus/2406067716