Laurel Nickels is an acclaimed western painter based in Pullman, Washington. Laurel’s award-winning paintings capture the spirit of contemporary western life. She portrays vivid landscapes and vibrant interior scenes. Laurel is concerned with conveying the spirit and heritage of the west and connecting it to the here and now. She often captures an otherwise fleeting moment in her art; the shapes of a cloud, the light on a dish; and how it connects her with the land and people that came before her.