Kyle Nielsen is a painter and musician in the Laguna Beach area. His primary medium is oil paint and his work focuses largely on natural and real-world subjects painted in an impressionistic manner. In 2026, he earned his Bachelor degree in Fine Art from Laguna College of Art and Design, specializing in drawing and painting. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he also has an Associate degree in Digital Audio Engineering from Shoreline Community College. Before focusing on painting, Kyle was a music teacher, teaching guitar and electric bass.