THE PHYSICIST WHO WANTED TO BE AN
Artist By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni
E ssence
64 | PENINSULA
January 2019
N
ic Kirkman has shown that she can do anything she wants. With a PHD in Physics, a second degree in architecture, and numerous other academic achievements, the thing this talented lady really wanted to be was an artist. And true to form, that’s exactly what she has done. You would be hard pressed to meet a more energetic and bubbly artist than Kirkman, who has now made her home on the Mornington Peninsula. As any of her workshop students would attest, when you do a course with Kirkman, it’s certainly fun and entertaining. Peninsula Essence talks to the emerging artist and teacher about her passion for art and how it helps provide a reset button to deal with our hectic lives. continued next page...