Neiley swimming in the San Francisco Bay. Photo credit Ray Crist
Neiley grew up on the coast of Connecticut in the land of lobster pots and lighthouses. Her creative endeavors were always encouraged by her parents, and she went on to study graphic design and illustration in college. Post-graduation, Neiley embarked on a journey that mirrored the ebb and flow of the tides she grew up beside. She tested the waters of various creative outlets, only to realize that the fusion of design, painting, and illustration expresses her love for the natural world.
Neiley and her family currently live 15 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Marin County. When she is not at her computer or in front of a canvas, she can be found swimming in the San Francisco Bay or hiking with her dog Walter. Her function-forward design sensibility is a celebration of the life she continues to weave—one that's as rich and diverse as the landscapes (and seascapes!) that have shaped her journey.
Walter in the Open Space