Brief Biography

Rickie Nishi was born in Japan, but has since lived in North America for 30+ years. She began painting more than two decades ago while simultaneously involved with floral arrangement.

Under the instruction of Uwe Geïsler, a Mëssen painter, she has studied for over a decade. She currently travels worldwide for seminars, as well as teaching at her home studio in Atlanta, Georgia.

Life as an Artist

Rickie Nishi opend the doors to her home to teach painting classes while in California, where she resided until mid-1997.

Now in Atlanta, she holds classes twice a week at her home studio while teaching at Kennesaw State University's Continuing Education Department.

Nickie specilizes in European style china painting, as well as Noritake and Imari styles of Japanese painting.

Painting Orders

Rickie Nishi takes custom orders by clients, in painting tiles and kitchen sinks.

In times of renovations throughout your home, please contact me for quotes and details by eMail:

rickie at rickienishistudio.com

Accreditations

Uwe Geïssler

Mr.Geïssler has worked in the world famous porcelain manufacturer of Meïssen, and since has become a freelance artist and bookwriter.

He teaches seminars, as well as painting individual items on demand.

Rickie Nishi has been accredited as Certified Painter under Mr. Uwe Geïssler's instructions.

The World Organization of China Painters (WOCP)

Active member since 1999, Rickie Nishi has since been named "Accredited Teacher" in the State of Georgia and has become Southeast Regional Officer of the WOCP.