Blue Ridge Affair
Original paintings and prints by Nicki Freeman — each piece a quiet conversation between light, land, and memory.
The Artist
"Every painting begins as a feeling — the way fog clings to a hollow at dawn, or how the last light turns the ridgeline gold."
Nicki is a South Carolina native who grew up chasing glimpses of blue through the trees — always drawn to the Blue Ridge, always a little in love with it. She's a self-taught oil painter who fell into the craft and never looked back, recreating the places she's loved for years. What started as pieces for friends and family became a collection, and a name: A Blue Ridge Affair. Every piece is original, painted in her home.
Read Nicki's StoryFor Collectors & Spaces
Original art does something no print or reproduction can — it carries presence. Whether you're curating a private collection, furnishing a boutique hotel, or bringing warmth to a corporate space, Nicki's work brings an unmistakable sense of place and intention.
Private Collectors
Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and full provenance. Careful packaging and shipping included — your work arrives the way it left the studio.
Hospitality & Corporate
Commission site-specific works or select from the existing collection. Nicki works directly with interior designers, hotels, and businesses to find the right fit.
Custom Commissions
Have a specific vision? Nicki accepts a limited number of commissions each year — original works painted to your brief, your space, your story.
Begin Here
Browse the full collection or reach out to discuss a commission.