A Life Forged by Sea and Salt The story of Nicholas Pocock is one inextricably linked to the rhythmic pulse of the ocean and the spray of the Atlantic. Born in Bristol, United Kingdom, he was the son of a seaman, a heritage that would profoundly shape his artistic vision and technical precision. Before he ever held a brush with the intent of professional artistry, Pocock lived the life of a mariner, mastering the complexities of merch…