“My work is abstract with a focus on color. I get inspiration from nature, in particular trees. The trees define the shapes that I use. I usually go outside with my sketch book and look for trees that have a particular personality. Sometimes I will see a tree that looks feminine and try to capture that feeling in my drawing. I also see masculine shapes. When I am finished I gather the sketches together and create my compositions. My first series is called “Surrender” because I have finally surrendered to God’s call on my life. My second series is called “Lantern Days”. The Art Association came up with the theme. I asked my mother to talk to me about what it was like living in a time without electricity. One of the visuals that stood out to me was her talking about walking at night with lanterns. So I was inspired by the idea of moving light and a contrast of light and dark, day and night and fire.”

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Nilsa Wheatley studied art at the American College in London and later at Parsons School of Design in New York. She is a full time artist who resides in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.