Laura Nikiel

Laura Nikiel is a Haughton, Louisiana-based artist and illustrator who brings a background in graphic design and corporate marketing to her creative practice. After working with brands like Fisher-Price and Simon Property Group, the Indiana State University graduate transitioned to freelance work, where she focuses on the delicate medium of watercolor. Her work is recognized through publications such as the children's book In Jesse's Shoes and the coloring book Peaceful Reflections. Nikiel’s portfolio centers on the natural world, capturing the textures of succulents and mushrooms alongside the fluid movements of tropical fish and coastal scenery.