About The Artist

Nikayla Starr Nielson is a painter whose work explores quiet moments of nature and memory through a soft, vintage aesthetic. A lifelong artist, she began by creating pet portraits and commissions as a child, building a deep connection to storytelling through imagery. Her paintings often emerge from a layered process of gathering memories, sketches, and natural references, which she thoughtfully assembles into unique compositions using digital tools. Working primarily in acrylic and oil, she blends traditional realism with vintage tones and subtle surrealism, creating intimate, emotionally resonant worlds shaped by nostalgia and quiet wonder. While her focus remains on traditional painting, she also enjoys exploring other mediums to expand her creative language.