Born in Southeast Minnesota, Christie Marie Nicklay is a contemporary realism artist who works primarily in acrylics, oils, graphite, and sometimes watercolor and pastel. Her artistic journey began as a child when she would draw anything and everything. She drew constantly. There was a time when you could even find her artwork on the walls of her father's dairy barn. Early on, teachers recognized and encouraged her artistic abilities. Eventually, she became the primary artist for her high school newspaper, clubs and organizations. As she...more
