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Freddy Hennevelt

Artist Statement:

Art has been a part of my life from early on and I have been making art as long as I can remember. My first art sale was a pen and ink drawing from a church in Utrecht, The Netherlands. I am mostly self taught but have taken numerous art classes from different artists of which the most memorable are mentioned below. I sell my art online via our Hennevelt’s Gallery website, at local art shows and on commission.

I am a sculptor, wood carver, painter and photographer but my main interest is in sculpting and painting. What I love is what I paint and sculpt and what I most of all love is Fantasy and Wild Life Art. My love for nature comes from hikes and camping trips in the beautiful nature parks of Europe and America. I always carry my camera and sketchbook and photograph and draw the birds and other animals that I spot.

The Fantasy art is just the best fun you can have in art in my opinion. You can come up with anything and everything and it can never be too crazy. You can design new worlds with animals and characters and sculpt or paint it to give it life.

I am a creator and will always create because it makes me happy. It’s great to see others love my work and to make a connection with people through art.

Art Education:

  • Watercolor painting course, Veghel, The Netherlands, 1995-1996
  • Wood carving course with Marco Mout, Zutphen, The Netherlands, 2000
  • Wildlife painting Master class by International Wildlife artist Leon van der Linden, Amerongen, The Netherlands, 2003

Art Shows:

  • 2011 to 2017- As co-owner of Hennevelt’s Art Gallery I have exhibited and sold my work at our gallery continuously during that period
  • March 2016 – “Northwood Village Fine Art” show at the Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery at the CCE
  • May 2016 - duo art show “May the Froth be with You” at Harold’s Coffee Lounge
  • March 2017 “Collaborations and Mixed Media” at the Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery at the CCE
  • March 2018 - duo art show “Monsters and Fairies” at Harold’s Coffee Lounge
  • November 2017 to present- The Brewhouse Gallery, Lake Park, FL

Also

“Tiny Doors West Palm Beach” artist

Nickie Hennevelt

A 6th generation native Floridian, Nickie has been creating art since she was very young with her first art sale at the age of 9 years old.

Graduating from Clewiston High School, where she took nearly every art class (2-D and 3-D) available, she decided that she was going to have a career in the arts. Nickie studied art and design at Palm Beach State College. 

After working for a local nonprofit for nearly 8 years as the Dir. of Administration and Finance, Nickie is now completely self-employed and pursuing her dream as an artist, educator and activist for the arts while living life to the fullest.

Nickie is the Co-founder of Hennevelt's Gallery and Gifts with her husband Freddy, and she is the Founder of Tiny Doors West Palm Beach.

She is a content creator and speaks at events. Nickie also organizes and coordinates local art events and community projects.

Nickie enjoys volunteering her time in the community and is on the Board of Directors of the No More Starving Artist Foundation where she serves as Secretary of this amazing 501(c)3. No More Starving Artist Foundation’s mission is to help primarily Palm Beach County artists to be sustainable, personally and professionally, by providing opportunities and services. For more details visit the website and consider making a donation in honor of Nickie and her efforts. https://www.nmsaf.org

Nickie was the event coordinator for Northwood Village Art, Dine and Design Event for the City of West Palm Beach. This event was held the last Friday each month From Dec. 2017 till March 2023 when the city retired the event.

As the founder and creative director of Tiny Doors West Palm Beach she hosts Tiny Mobile Art Studio events, Has a whimsical product line and has a fun Tiny Doors Subscription Box with subscribers across the United States.

Nickie has a blog and Youtube channel called NikPikz where she posts about her love of gardening, art, creative lifestyle, and travel.

Walt Disney World is where you will find Nickie at least once a month! She is a big fan and can be found online at www.DisNickie.com, on youtube and social media where she shares Disney travel tips and fun at the parks. “DisNickie” recently was invited to hold a Lecture series in 2023 at the Mandel Public Library the lectures consisted of Disney Planning and News. (Nickie does not work for Disney in any way)

Nickie is one of the founding members of Art Synergy, Inc. She is a co-coordinator of the South Florida Zombie Walk that began in 2021.

Nickie teaches art in many mediums at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach in Studio 411. All art classes are Free to the public. Nickie teaches adults, teens and children at the Library from painting, sculpting to mixed media classes.

Nickie keeps pretty busy but loves to help others in different ways. Making It Happen is her motto and way of life!!

Nickie is married to Freddy Hennevelt who also is a full time artist. Nickie has a daughter 25 and a son 24 and two step daughters ages 30 and 25.

2020 Nominated for Nonprofit MVP of the year with Nonprofits First Hats Off award.

2019 Nominated for Nonprofit Professional of the year with Nonprofits First Hats Off award.

Her passion for art somewhat was placed on hold after the birth of her 2 children now ages 24 and 23. In that time, Nickie while taking care of her children she created art not only with the kids but also painted small things around the house and commissions by word of mouth. She also started pursuing photography taking photos for family and friends and capturing her love of nature.

Nickie is a full-time artist and business owner. After working for a local nonprofit for nearly 8 years as the Dir. of Administration and Finance Nickie is completely self-employed. 


Nickie is the Co-founder of Hennevelt's Gallery and Gift and the Founder of Tiny Doors West Palm Beach, Content Creator and speaking at events. 

Nickie and her husband, Freddy have owned and operated their own art gallery in Northwood Village, Hennevelt’s Gallery & Gifts for over 5 years and have supported many artists. You will Find Nickie and Freddy set up and a Pop-Up Art Gallery with their art at many local art events. While Nickie still takes photographs, paints and makes mixed media works of art she also organizes and local art events.


Nickie enjoys volunteering her time in the community. Nickie was a co-founder, organizer and tour guide for the Historic Northwood Village ArtX Artwalk and Guided Tours for over 3 years. Nickie is a founding member of Art Synergy, Inc. She is the event coordinator for Northwood Village Art, Dine and Design Event held on the last Friday of each month. Nickie is also the founder and creative director of Tiny Doors West Palm Beach. Nickie has started a blog called NikPikz where she post about her love of gardening, art, creative lifestyle, travel, Disney and does a fun live cooking show on Facebook. 


Nickie is a co-coordinator of the South Florida Zombie Walk that began in 2021.


Nickie teaches art in many mediums at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach in Studio 411. All art classes are Free to the public. Nickie teaches adults, teens and children at the Library from painting, sculpting to mixed media classes.  To see the full schedule of classes and event Nickie is teaching at click on Events above.


Nickie keeps pretty busy but also there are many other projects she helps with around Palm Beach County, Nickie loves to help others in all different ways. Making It Happen is her way of life.


If you have any questions or would be interested in helping in Nickie's ventures please give her a call 561-215-1634. Please text a message if she is unable to answer the phone.



2020 Nominated for Nonprofit MVP of the year with Nonprofits First Hats Off award.


2019 Nominated for Nonprofit Professional of the year with Nonprofits First Hats Off award.


Art exhibits and art shows:


May 2019 - June 2019 7th annual Nerdcore art show. Slushbox Gallery: West Palm Beach, FL 


March 2018 - duo art show “Monsters and Fairies” at Harold’s Coffee Lounge: West Palm Beach, FL 


2011 to 2017- As co-owner of Hennevelt’s Art Gallery I have exhibited and sold my work at our gallery continuously during that period: West Palm Beach, FL 


May 2016 - duo art show “May the Froth be with You” at Harold’s Coffee Lounge: West Palm Beach, FL 


March 2016 – “Northwood Village Fine Art” show at the Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery at the Center for Creative Education: West Palm Beach, FL 



March 2016 - Macy’s Palm Beach Gardens: in connection with Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery at the Center for Creative Education: Palm Beach Gardens, FL 


March 2016 - TINYworks at ActivistArtistA Gallery: Boynton Beach, FL