Bio
Nichole McDaniel’s diverse artistic vision and style is celebrated in a variety of series. Finding inspiration in a single moment, a color palette, or even a feeling can be seen in many of her series. It is about sharing an experience through a landscape or capturing a feeling in an abstract.
Nichole’s artistic vision covers a large range of subjects, typically in mixed media format while experimenting with different mediums and pushing their limits to compliment each piece. Her range of genres include Abstract, Pop Art, and Contemporary Landscapes. Her recent series include Vertical Abstract Panels, Modern Vintage Pop Art, Daydreaming Clouds, Cityscapes, Piers, and Tree Portraits.
Growing up in Indiana, Nichole found inspiration in the peaceful and subtle elements of nature. A single tree in the middle of a field, the first snow of the year, and the colors of the leaves as they change colors are a few examples of her inspiration from time spent living in the Midwest.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western Illinois University, she made her way to Southern California where the vast ocean, warm sunshine and palm trees frequent her mind and her canvas. For Nichole, it is about expressing a moment or feeling that is important to share with others. After all, life is about the little connections we make with one another.
Currently Nichole is represented by several galleries and participates in shows around the globe. Recent international exhibitions include Jhansi, India’s Art Gallery of Government Museum and Tokyo, Japan’s The National Art Center, where in 2019 she received an award of excellence. In April 2022, Nichole was featured in "The 21st Japan International Art Exchange Exhibition" at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, curated by Julienne Johnson.
Exhibitions and Awards
Wishlist, Gabba Gallery, Los Angeles 2023
Texture and Topography, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles 2023
South of Nick’s Mural, One Paseo, Del Mar 2023
Laguna Beach Art Walk 2023
“Remix” The Art of Music Gabba Gallery 2022
“Blue Like the Ocean” Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles 2022
“3rd International Online Members’ Art Exhibition” Bundelkhand Art Society, Jhansi, India 2022
“The 21st Japan International Art Exchange Exhibition” The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 2022
“Manu 3-The Power of Women” Bundelkhand Art Society, Govt Museum Jhansi, India 2022
Laguna Beach Art Walk 2022
OCFA 2021 Annual Membership Show Bear Street Gallery 2021
“20th Japan International Art Exchange Exhibition” The Chiba City Museum of Art, Chiba Perfecture, Japan 2021
“Wishlist 9” Gabba Gallery 2021
“Remix: The Art of Music” Gabba Gallery 2021
“Staycation” Michael Haden Gallery 2021
“2nd International Online Members’ Art Exhibition” Bundelkhand Art Society, Jhansi, India 2021
Dana Point Utility Box Project
Mayor’s Photo Contest~ Laguna Niguel Grand Prize Winner 2021
“OCFA Open Competition” Bear Street Gallery 2021
“A Walk on the Lighter Side” Artspace Warehouse 2021
“International Women Art Exhibition” Art Gallery of Govt Museum Jhansi, India 2021
Laguna Beach Art Walk 2021
Gabba Gallery Wish List Group Show 2020
“Remix” The Art of Music Gabba Gallery 2020
“Getting Lost in Art” Artspace Warehouse 2020
“Daydreaming” Solo Show Gabba Gallery 2020
Laguna Beach Art Walk 2020
Gabba Gallery Wish List Group Show 2019
The 19th Japan International Art Exchange Exhibition 2019
Award of Excellence~ The 19th Japan International Art Exchange Exhibition 2019
Dr. Heldt Open House and Popup Show Newport Beach 2019
Art of The Remix 2.0 Group Show Gabba Gallery 2019
Simple Laguna Beach Group Popup Show 2019
The Brush Off -Photographer Jeffrey Sklan 2019
Projection Project LA 2019
Mural-Gabba Alley Project 2019
Alumni Invitational, Western Illinois University Art Museum 2019
Laguna Beach Art Walk Featured Artist Lu Martin Gallery 2019
Beverly Hills Art Show Fall 2018
A Taste for Charity Art Auction 2018
Laguna Beach Art Walk Featured Artist Lu Martin Gallery 2018
Laguna Beach Art Walk Featured Artist Village Gallery 2017
International Artist Magazine “Venice Sunset” Finalist Issue 111 Oct. Nov. 2016
Images That Pop Solo Show Village Gallery 2016
True Sioux Hope Gala 2016
Beverly Hills Art Show Honorable Mention Fall 2016
La Jolla Gallery Recent Works Solo Show 2016
40th Anniversary Gala Village Gallery Irvine Spectrum 2016
La Jolla Nights Featured Artist 2016
Laguna Beach Art Walk Featured Artist Village Gallery 2016
Village Gallery Recent Works /demonstration Irvine Spectrum 2016
A Taste for Charity Art Auction 2016
Beverly Hills Art Show Spring 2016
Laguna Beach Art Walk Featured Artist Village Gallery 2015
Village Gallery Recent Works Irvine Spectrum 2015
La Jolla Nights Featured Artist 2015
A Taste for Charity Art Auction 2015
Laguna Beach Art Walk Featured Artist Village Gallery 2014
Laguna Beach Art Walk Featured Artist Village Gallery 2013
Idle Refuge Group Show The LAB Costa Mesa, CA 2008
The Artery Featured Artist 2008
Icons Through Death Solo Show Macomb, IL 2006
Publications
Canvas Rebel 2023
Artsy Shark, Featured Artist Interview 2022
Creative Spirits Podcast 2022
SDVoyager Meet Nichole McDaniel Interview 2021
Trendy Art Ideas 2021
LAVoyager Meet Nichole McDaniel Interview 2019
SDVoyager Local Stories Interview 2018
Artists that Inspire Us SDVoyager 2018
Saute Magazine Published Photography 2017
International Artist Magazine “Venice Sunset” Finalist Issue 111 Oct. Nov. 2016
Discovery Featured Artist on Artwork Archive
Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot, Front Page on Life + Art Sec, Nov. 1, 2013
Memberships
Bundelkhand Art Society (India)
OCFA
Sound of Music-The Guilds, Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Education
BFA Western Illinois University 2006
Top Department Honors
Cum Laude