FAQs
About Niel
Why is his first name spelt that way?
In a nutshell, it’s simply a Scottish variation on the more common spelling of Neil. “This is something I’ve had to explain since I first went to school and teachers thought I couldn’t even spell my own name,” Niel said. “It’s pronounced the same as a regular Neil or Neal. Why is it different? Well, my dad was from Scotland and it’s just a variation spelling from that part of the world – they still use the more common Neil as well there. It might originate in Scandinavia, or even France, but either way it makes for an interesting talking point!”
Where is Niel from?
Niel is from Hartlepool, a coastal town in the north-east of England. He lived and worked in London for a few years but is now back in his native north east.
Will Niel come to my festival/event/school/college?
Niel is very busy focusing on painting and writing and isn’t doing many public engagements right now, but send a message using the Contact page and he will get back to you.
Original Art
What materials does Niel use?
Unless otherwise stated, Niel paints using acrylic paint on stretched canvas. Most of his paintings have process videos on YouTube where you can explore his process, including materials used.
Prints
What sort of paper do you use for your prints?
Unless stated otherwise, prints are produced by Art 4 Site, a UK-based specialist in art reproduction. Art is reproduced on 310gsm 100% cotton white William Turner paper, a surface with a distinctly pronounced texture.
Postage
How quickly do you post out artwork?
We aim to despatch all in stock items within 10 working days of orders being placed, unless otherwise stated or if your order includes a pre-order item.
For new releases and pre-order items, please check the estimated shipping timeframe which is included in the product information. If we expect fulfilment to take longer than the stated time period, you will be notified.
We make every effort to deliver goods within the estimated time. However, delays are occasionally inevitable. We shall be under no liability for any delay or failure to deliver the products within the estimated time.
All products are subject to stock availability. In the event that we are unable to supply the goods, we will inform you of this as soon as possible. A refund will be given or exchange provided as reasonable.
Orders containing pre-order items and in stock items will ship at the same time, when the pre-order item becomes available. If in stock items are required sooner, orders must be placed separately.
Writing
What sort of books does Niel write?
Niel has written a broad range of books for children, young adults and adults. He focuses on stories with fantasy and science fiction elements but they’re typically set in our world, mixing reality with speculative concepts. Niel’s first two novels, Sorrowline and Timesmith, are aimed at 9-12 year old readers who enjoy fantasy, science-fiction and time-travel stories. He’s also written a series of adult science fiction novels known as The Arkship Saga, plus four officially licenced Doctor Who audiobooks.
Got a question for Niel? Get in touch via the Contact page – we’d love to hear from you.