Obed Nicholls (1885–1962) was an English artist in copper repousse in the art nouveau style of Newlyn in Cornwall. He was born without the use of his legs and used a wheelchair in his parents' house. John Drew Mackenzie, founder of the Newlyn Industrial Class, arranged for him to attend evening classes until he became sufficiently skilled to work at home on his own production. He is now regarded as one of the finest of the Newlyn workers. See also Newlyn Copper References 1885 births 1962 deaths Arts and Crafts movement artists People from Newlyn Artists from Cornwall Art Nouveau designers 20th-century English artists