Nuel Friend was born in Chicago Illinois in 1978. He received a BFA in Graphic Design from Michigan State University and an MFA in Fine Art Painting from Kendall College of Art and Design. Since completing graduate school in 2009, Friend’s work has been featured in California Homes and Veranda Magazine. He has been apart of several solo and group exhibitions. He has several works in private and corporate art collections in Michigan, Chicago, Florida and California.

Artist Statement

Everything that I read, see, feel and experience influences the outcome of my work. My intent is to create images that are unique and reflect my attraction to those things which inspire, but are often times difficult to explain.

Experimenting with different materials allows me to create colors and textures that are simultaneously ugly, shinny, beautiful, strange and infectious. I don't set out to paint a particular subject matter. It is most important that I find clarity through intuition and experimentation.

Inquiries

All paintings created by Nuel Friend are original works of art, and are never reproduced as prints. If you are interested in learning more about the work, commissions or purchase information, please feel free to send your inquiries directly to the House of Basqko by using the site contact page. Thanks for visiting the House of Basqko!