Talya Nelson is a figurative painter depicting New York City and beyond, with a focus on people in their environment—on the train, at home, being together. She works from reference photos from her daily life.

Working primarily in oil and acrylic, Nelson's paintings capture the rhythms and intimacy of urban life. Her practice is rooted in observation, translating the fleeting moments of everyday experience into considered compositions.

Nelson maintains a studio at 68 Jay Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn.