Art by Nicky Belletier

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Art by Nicky Belletier

Painter based in Hopewell, New Jersey. Inspired by nature.

04/26/2026

I’ve been working on this one for at least two years and I’m finally letting it go. Even when it was bothering me that it was taking me so long to finish it was a nice reminder of summer peacefulness all this time sitting on my studio wall.

From Whiteface | oil on canvas | 30”x30”
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02/16/2026

Enjoy this artist spotlight: Nicky Belletier

Nicky's work will be for sale at Plein Air PLUS, March 7th at the Riverside Ballroom at Lambertville Station.

01/25/2026

The news has been hitting me hard lately and as an artist who unabashedly likes to paint pretty pictures of landscapes, I have been struggling with how to keep making art that is both genuine and feels meaningful through these trying times.

Last night between seeing breakdowns of state sanctioned murder on video and pictures of peaceful civilians barraged with tear gas, I was moved to tears by average people sharing pictures of candles lit in honor of ICE’s most recent victims in a simple but profound act of solidarity.

This morning this image popped into my head and I rushed to get it down. I would like to try it in oil and work on the composition to make it more worthy, but until then…

Rest in Peace
Alex Jeffrey Pretti 1988-2026
Renée Nicole Good 1988-2026
And all other victims of ice, surely many of whom’s names are yet unknown to us

“January Memorial” | 9” x 12” | acrylic on panel

01/01/2026

Kicking off 2026 with the last painting of 2025.

I set a lot of concrete resolutions last year that were quickly pushed aside. So for now, I’m going easy on myself and just throwing out some key words for 2026:
care, whimsy, ease, frivolity, adventurousness, action, maximizing, moisturizing… and probably more to come.

Happy New Year! Let’s make the most of it!

“Glimmer” | 12” x 16” | oil and iridescent pigment on linen panel

09/21/2025

This piece- “Sunset- Frenchman Bay IV”- will be on display at the Hopewell train station as part of the Hopewell Tour Des Art One Piece show. There will be lots more big and small as well as experiments and sketches to see in my studio as part of the tour. I hope locals will come check out all the great art and music around town and stop by to say hello! The event runs Saturday and Sunday Sep 27-28 from 11:00-5:00. See link in bio for map and more details.

06/22/2025

It’s a pleasure to have my latest piece “Hopewell Valley Sunrise” in the annual Ellarslie Open exhibition at the Trenton City Museum. This museum is such a hidden gem and worth checking out. The show opens today and runs until September 7th.

01/05/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! WE ARE BACK!!!
What has become THE art auction and local happening in the Lambertville/New Hope area is back and more elegant than ever in 2025.

Plein Air Plus, artistic interpretations of historic Lambertville and neighboring river towns, is an annual fundraiser by the Lambertville Historical Society, taking place at Rago Arts and Auction House on Saturday, February 1, 4:30 to 7 p.m. This year offers an exclusive variety of styles, mediums and studio works of the surrounding area by local artists. More than 55 works of art will be featured during the Plein Air Plus event, held as a silent auction and benefitting the Lambertville Historical Society and the James Marshall House Museum. Artwork shown here is “On the River in Frenchtown” 18" x 14" by Ryan Stark Lilienthal. Stayed for more artwork posts!

All works will be on display and minimum bids will be set. Bidding will close at 6:30 p.m., sharp, with winners announced by 7 p.m. Plein Air Plus will also feature live music by local band The Lifters, hors d’ oeuvres and beverages. There is a $25 suggested donation, $15 donation for LHS members.

The following is a complete list of participating artists:

Jennifer Chase, Kathy Schroeher, John Petach, David Ohlerking, Irma Fuhr, Carol Sanzalone, Cindy Ruenes, Myles Cavanaugh, Helena van Emmerik-Finn, Mark Oliver, Cindy Roesinger, Nancy Lloyd, Nicky Belletier, Bill Donnelly, Johanna Furst, Dave Stahl, Brian O'Leary, Helen Lee Meyers, Kathie Jankauskas, SiriOm Singh, Mary M. Michaels, Debbie Pisacreta, Matt DeProspero, William Martin, Gordon Haas, Martha Wirkijowski, Al Barker, Kelly Sullivan, Michelle Farro, Mark Pullen, Ryan Stark Lilienthal, Ann Thomas, Dyan Law, Annelies van Dommelen, Stacie Speer Scott

12/31/2024

The official last painting of 2024 (I just put the last glaze on last night). 2024 felt like a bit of a struggle so maybe it’s fitting that this one has been in the mental queue since 2023. Still, considering how long some other ideas have been bouncing around, I suppose that’s not so bad after all! And now to see what 2025 holds…

Hunter’s Moon- 2023 | 12”x16” | oil on linen panel

09/29/2024

That’s a wrap on my first year participating as an artist in the ! It was such a pleasure to meet and talk art with so many visitors this weekend. I’m really grateful to be a part of this great event in such an art loving community. It was a balm for the soul! The only bad part was that I only had a chance to check out a fraction of the art. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who braved the gray and rain!

09/27/2024

Hopewell Tour des Arts starts tomorrow! Come check out my studio at 15 Lafayette St Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-4 and be sure to hit the other spots on the map to see tons of great art in Hopewell!

Address

299 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ
08618

Website

http://www.nickybelletier.com/

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