Born in 1986, Nia Mackeown is a British artist who grew up in the Pembrokeshire countryside. Nia  focuses on landscapes, still lifes and interiors, exploring the subtle interplay of light, colour, shapes, tones and atmosphere,. Through fresh, instinctive mark-making, she seeks to capture the essence of familiar landscapes and objects, drawing inspiration from everyday life.

Nia often works en plein air, using oils on small panels. These outdoor studies, along with sketchbook drawings, serve as the foundation for larger studio pieces. In the studio, she takes a more contemplative approach, expanding upon the immediacy of her initial impressions while refining composition and exploring emerging ideas. This process allows her to push beyond observation, experimenting with different possibilities that arise from both memory and imagination.

Nia is a full member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and has earned several awards throughout her career. Her work has been featured in exhibitions by the New English Art Club, the ING Discerning Eye, Wales Contemporary, the Royal West Academy, the Royal Cambrian Academy, and The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Exhibition.