Nick Barry - Scenic Artist
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Nick Barry was born an illustrator, schooled at Whitecliffe College of Art & Design and has grown to be a coveted scenic painter in film and television. His organic mark making and passion for colour has developed over the past 8 years in the industry, building a treasure trove of spontaneous thought streams and unique painting techniques which gel into his own thriving personal practice. His creative finesse has led him to work in leading artistic roles along side internationally renowned film productions, such as Netflix, Warner Brothers and Disney. Nick has prolific artistic experience and offers his creativity through a variety of niche skills.
Interpret design drawings • Produce samples • Work with production teams • Faux finishes • Picture vehicle painting • Large scale set painting • Standby scenic/onset • Woodgraining • Murals • Textures and carving • Professional soft-mats/props painting • Specialty creative paint finishes • Location painting • Creative direction • Communicate with designers • Basic set fabrication • Traditional Sign-writing • Scheduling work flow • Training interns/brush hands
Experience
2016 - "Ash vs Evil Dead" Season 2, Starz. Brush Hand.
Head of Department, Paul Ny.
2018 - "Mulan" Disney. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Paul Ny.
2019/2020 - "The Power of the Dog" Netflix. Lead Hand.
Head of Department, Marjorie Marshall.
2020 - "Sweet tooth" Season 1, Netflix. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Marjorie Marshall.
2020 - "Les Mills/Reebok Training Adverts". Scenic Painter.
Art Director, RA Studios.
2021 - "Cowboy Bebop" Season 1, Netflix. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Wade Hannett.
2021 - "No Exit" 20th Century Studios. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Wade Hannett.
2021/2022 - "M3GAn" Universal Pictures. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Lauren May.
2022 - "Sweet Tooth" Season 2, Netflix. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Marjorie Marshall.
2022 - "Les Mills/Reebok Training Adverts". Scenic Painter.
Art Director, RA Studios.
2022 - "Our Flag Means Death" Season 1, HBO. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Wade Hannett.
2023 - "Chief of War" Apple TV. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Giles Smith.
2023 - "Minecraft" Warner Brothers. Scenic painter. Head of department, Paul Ny.
Referee contact details available on request.
Education, Accolades, & Exhibitions
Rocky’s Garage, Ponsonby Joint show. Exhibiting with Monster valley. February 2018
Wabi Sabi Resident artist. Exhibiting in joint shows. November 2017-March 2018
Mint Gallery, Whitianga Joint show. Exhibiting with Wabi Sabi. January 2018
Mint Gallery, Whitianga Joint show. Exhibiting as Bazman. October 2019
Morganmade, Napier Joint show. Exhibiting as Baz ‘n’ the Dragon Dawgs. December 2020-January 2021
Eggsentric Joint show, Exhibiting as Baz ‘n’ the Dragon Dawgs. October 2021-January 2022
Hula Cafe Solo show, Exhibiting as Baz ‘n’ the Dragon Dawgs. April-July 2022
Whitecliffe School of Fine Arts - Certificate in Fine Arts 2012 - 2015
Completed a comprehensive foundation program earning a certificate in Fine Arts and NCEA Level 3.
Awarded Top Student Certificate.
Awarded Scholarship for continuing studies.
Landmark Forum Education 2012 - 2016
Completed forum in action, advanced course, self expression and leadership.
Howick College 2008 - 2012
Completed NCEA Level 1 and 2.
