lina Lindquist is an artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology, art history, and art, and is currently pursuing her MFA at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Through painting, her work explores the deserts of North America. With a focus on the Mojave, Great Basin deserts, and telling stories of conservation efforts. Recent areas of interest include dark skies, light pollution, and birds.
Lindquist's practice starts en plein air, using direct experience as a gateway to understanding the natural world. She works with oil and gouache, and from on-site studies develops paintings into larger works.
Artists' residences include Great Basin National Park, Valles Caldera National Preserve, and the Mystery Ranch in Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.