nina o'neil biography
Nina O’Neil is a contemporary painter best known for her large scale figurative work. She paints predominately with oils on canvas, often incorporating line drawn with charcoal or china marker.
Inspired by painting as a form of storytelling, O’Neil creates narratives through a cast of beloved characters in unexpected contexts. There is a strong emphasis on design and composition within her pieces, a result of her formal education and accomplished career as a visual designer.
She received her BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Washington and currently resides in Kirkland, Washington.
Inspired by painting as a form of storytelling, O’Neil creates narratives through a cast of beloved characters in unexpected contexts. There is a strong emphasis on design and composition within her pieces, a result of her formal education and accomplished career as a visual designer.
She received her BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Washington and currently resides in Kirkland, Washington.