Sue Nichols | Fine Artist
As a native New Mexican and member of a fifth-generation farm and ranch family, Sue Nichols’ artistic inspiration stems from the rich cultural, historical, and geographical landscape of the borderland’s region. The varied aspects of New Mexico, from sunsets, abandoned adobes and stark plains, all combine to tell the story of this unique area. Sue strives to capture the essence and soul of the land, along with its human and animal inhabitants in her work to share with the viewer, some elements of New Mexico culture and history, especially the rural and indigenous ways of life that while endangered, are still present. Nichols’ art portrays a historical reflection of agrarian and indigenous New Mexico, ranging from depictions of past generations and days gone by to present-day youth engaged in agricultural endeavors. With her work Nichols’ strives to inspire a deeper appreciation and understanding of the State’s rich heritage by providing a visual touchstone celebrating a rapidly disappearing way of life. Sue’s artistic endeavors across multiple mediums including stained glass, watercolor painting, and oil painting impart appreciation, and inspire a desire to preserve all of the unique enchanting charms that make New Mexico so special.
Sue Nichols was born in 1948, in Carlsbad, NM, she is married and has two sons; residing on a farm/ranch in the picturesque Sacramento Mountains east of La Luz, NM. Nichols began her love for art at a very young age, always finding the beauty in the nature surrounding her. She developed her talent in stained glass and oil painting during her pursuit of her Bachelor's of Fine Art degree from New Mexico State University. She studied under several great artisans during her education, such as Paula White, Martha Keller, and Dusty Runge.
With over 20 years of study, her love for the arts has brought her great joy and fulfillment. She has accomplished over 70 commissioned stain glass works, and exclusively done repair and restoration work in the historic Alamogordo, New Mexico area. In addition to offering one of a kind stain glass work, she offers custom portraits, and home & landscape paintings. Nichols continues to share her expression and vision of beautiful landscapes, culture, and people in her paintings and stain glass work and is featured in many artist galleries throughout New Mexico.
