NICOLA VAN ZYLART

PENCIL & CHARCOAL · CAPE TOWN

A moment,
held in graphite.

Portraits that invite a closer look. The quiet expression, the fine line, the detail that makes us human.

Explore the work
Nicola's completed portrait commission of a smiling man holding a child.
DrawingNicola van Zyl
Cape Town, South AfricaDrawn by hand. Seen up close.

THE PORTFOLIO

Selected work.

Faces, expression and the extraordinary detail in ordinary moments. Explore a selection of Nicola’s work.

Opening the portfolio…

Sketchbook & studio updates

THE ARTIST

The art of
looking closer.

Nicola van Zyl is an artist based in Cape Town, South Africa. Working in pencil, charcoal, colour pencil and digital media, her portfolio brings a close eye to faces, texture and expression.
Inside the studio
Nicola van Zyl's artwork signature ARTIST · CAPE TOWN

COMMISSIONS

Your story.
In her hands.

A person, a memory, an idea you would love to see on paper. Start a conversation with Nicola about a piece made for you.

01

Share your idea

Tell Nicola what you have in mind, your preferred medium and size, and any date you are working towards.

02

Find the right approach

Discuss the details, availability and a quote directly with the artist before the work begins.

03

Follow the piece

Stay in touch with Nicola as your commission takes shape, through to the final details and collection or delivery.

LET’S START A CONVERSATION

Something
on your mind?

For artwork enquiries, commissions, exhibitions or a simple hello, get in touch with Nicola.

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A CONVERSATION WITH NICOLA

Enquire with Nicola.

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    MAKE TIME TO TALK

    A studio
    conversation.

    Choose an available time to request a consultation with Nicola.

    Times are South African time. Your appointment is confirmed only after Nicola approves it.

    YOUR DETAILS

    A little privacy.

    When you send an enquiry or consultation request, your contact details, any reference images and the information you provide are kept in Nicola’s private studio workspace to respond to you and manage related work.

    Enquiries are not displayed on the public website. This site does not add you to a marketing list. The studio sign-in uses an essential session cookie; browsing the portfolio does not require an account.

    To ask about your details, request a correction or ask for their removal, contact nicolavzyl1999@gmail.com.