Nikki Solemsaas

Meet the Artist

Nikki Solemsaas

Hello, my name is Nikki and I’m a multidisciplinary creative hailing from the Pacific Northwest. I grew up in Lake Stevens, Washington and I’m now based in both Seattle and London, UK. My creativity is expressed in my extensive background in painting, photography, and design (all forms). 

For the last decade, I’ve worked in tech as a Visual/UX Designer and also as an Art Director for multiple teams at Amazon. During my career, I’ve launched several website and app features with Kindle Unlimited, Reviews/Q&A, Kindle Devices, Deals, and Prime Day.

Since officially picking up painting in 2020, my art career has steadily taken off. In 2021, I won a national art competition with SunChips/Bobby Berk where I won $10k and also had my work displayed on billboards across the country. In 2022, I was invited to create a custom commissioned piece for the Space Needle and I became a featured artist with my own merch line. In 2023, I was then invited to exhibit at multiple London galleries including the world famous Saatchi Gallery and the Holy Art Gallery in Dalston. In addition, I’ve had multiple solo exhibitions at Vermillion Art Gallery in Seattle, WA.

My improvement continues to grow with my art, with my main focus being PNW and travel art. My passion for painting is evident in my artwork, which is filled with colorful and thought-provoking pieces. I often incorporate elements of nature and everyday life into my art, creating a unique blend of realism and surrealism.

Along with my artistic endeavors, I’m also a co-founder and minority owner of Coffee Sarap, a Filipino specialty coffee shop based in Colorado. I’m looking forward to opening new brick and mortar stores in my home state of Washington and in Colorado. In 2024, I founded “Paintinsidethelines”, an art studio that incorporates all of my various artistic endeavors. Follow me on Instagram @paintinsidethelines or visit my blog at www.nikkisolemsaasart.com to keep up with my artistic journey.