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About The Artist

Nolon Stacey is a self-taught artist based in beautiful North Yorkshire. He specialises in drawing hyper-realistic British wildlife, dogs, and farm animals. Working exclusively in graphite pencil and charcoal, he captures the distinct textures, light, and character of the natural world with extraordinary detail.  For Nolon, it’s all about capturing the true character and soul of the animals, right down to the texture of their fur and the light in their eyes. From his flagship galleries in the North Yorkshire market towns of Masham and Helmsley, Nolon’s original works and limited-edition prints are collected by art lovers throughout the UK and across the globe.

Nolon has loved drawing for as long as he can remember, but his path to becoming a full-time artist wasn't exactly typical. He actually graduated with a degree in Mathematics from the University of Warwick before deciding to follow his true passion.

As a completely self-taught artist, Nolon spent years experimenting with pencils and charcoal to develop his signature style. He began his professional career in 2007 and started out drawing people, before moving on to pet portraits.  Driven by a desire for greater artistic expression, he eventually shifted his focus to the rich wildlife and farm animals native to the British countryside.  He has also authored drawing instruction books for Walter Foster Publishing to share his step-by-step methods with aspiring artists.

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How He Works

  • Patience is Key: A single drawing can easily take anywhere from 50 to 100 hours of meticulous work.

  • The Magic of Black & White: Working without colour lets Nolon focus entirely on deep contrasts, textures, and moods.

  • The Finishing Touches:  Nolon believes the right frame is vital to completing the artwork, so he makes and finishes every single frame for his originals and prints himself to ensure they match his standards. He inspects every print as it comes off the giclée printer, cuts every mount by hand, and cuts and joins every frame with meticulous attention to detail.

Where to Find Him

Nolon's work is heavily inspired by the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. His original art, limited-edition prints, and greetings cards can be found online at Nolon Stacey Fine Art or at his two North Yorkshire locations:

  • The Masham Gallery: Opened in April 2013, serving as both a showroom and his primary working studio space.

  • The Helmsley Gallery: Opened in 2024, this second location showcases his artwork alongside beautiful, select local crafts.

About The Galleries

Exterior view of Nolon Stacey Gallery, a small stone building with large front windows displaying artwork, and a black sign with white text above the entrance.

Helmsley

Opened in 2024, our second gallery is now proudly based in the lovely and picturesque town of Helmsley, a quintessential market town comfortably nestled in the stunning and idyllic North Yorkshire countryside.

Art gallery or gift shop interior with framed animal and nature photographs on white walls, decorated with greenery on a wooden ceiling beam, display tables with ceramics and art prints, and a card display stand by the window.
Stone art gallery with glass windows displaying framed artwork, featuring a tiled roof and sign reading 'Gallery.'

The gallery stocks Nolon's original and meticulously crafted pencil and charcoal drawings, as well as the entire range of limited edition prints featuring British wildlife, captivating landscapes, open edition dog prints, and greetings cards. Additionally, the gallery also proudly showcases exquisite pottery by talented local ceramicist Elisabeth Bailey, alongside beautifully detailed bronze resin sculptures created by the skilled artist John Rattenbury.

Exterior of a gallery building with white brick walls, a green door with a welcome wreath, potted plants, wooden benches, and an outdoor sign pointing to the gallery entrance.

Masham

Opened in April 2013, The Nolon Stacey Gallery is located in the charming market town of Masham. The gallery stocks Nolon’s original pencil and charcoal drawings, the entire range of limited edition British wildlife prints, open edition dog prints, and extensive collection of greetings cards.

Interior of an art or gift shop with a table displaying various ceramic and metal animal sculptures, framed animal artwork on the wall, and a decorated wreath with fall leaves hanging on a door with a "Welcome" sign.

In addition to featuring the complete range of Nolon’s artwork, The Nolon Stacey Gallery also showcases creations by some of Yorkshire's finest arts and crafts individuals, including the ceramicist Elisabeth Bailey, the sculptor John Rattenbury, and British bird artist Gareth Watling. The gallery also stocks greetings cards by printmaker Manda Beeching, painter James Bartholomew, and photographer Doran Stacey.