Crafted by Hand. Guided by Heart.
I’m a self‑taught artist who has spent more than a decade devoted to the quiet discipline of pencil and watercolor work.
What began as a simple love for creating has grown into a lifelong practice that I continue to refine, study, and master every single day. For me, art is a craft that’s never finished. There is always more to learn, more to explore, and more to give.
I’m an animal lover to my core and an advocate for the environment. The natural world has always been my greatest inspiration; its gentleness, its wildness, its honesty. That connection whether it is a beloved pet or the wildlife that lives beyond our backyards, is the heart at what shapes my work.
My husband and I live on a small farm in rural Western New York, surrounded by the rhythms of country life. The quiet, the open fields, the animals we share our days with all shape the way I see and the way I create. It is within this space that I have permission to slow down, observe, and pour intention into every piece I make.
Art holds emotion the way words cannot, the reaction people have to my work is what keeps me inspired. The soft giggle when someone sees one of my whimsical animal pieces, or the tears that come when a portrait brings back a memory they thought they’d lost, it's these moments that remind me why I'm an artist.
In a world that moves quickly, I want my work to offer a reason to pause. To take a closer look, discover the details, and enjoy the artistry and craftsmanship, and love that is woven into every illustration.
xoxo,
nikki
Breathtaking Precision Portraits
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Soft, sensuous and skilled are just a few words to describe Nikki’s style. Wonderful likenesses, lovely color choices and that bit of mystery in each piece. She is a master of her craft.
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Nikki did an AMAZING job on a draft horse drawing for me. She has such great talent. I will be looking to have something else done by her soon.
-Heather Zahno
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Nikki did an absolute amazing job on my horse Daisy! Nikki was so inclusive every step of the way until the end when she made my portrait a surprise at pickup! I love how she brought Daisy to life! I highly recommend Nikki 100%!
-Maria Holbrook
