The artists behind the latest issue of ABP Magazine

Cover Photographer and Artist

• HOLLY NICOLL
  @holly.nicoll

Holly Nicoll is a commercial agriculture and western lifestyle photographer based near Calgary, Alta. Raised on a mixed cattle operation west of the city, she developed an early appreciation for the people, animals, landscapes, and traditions that define rural life.

Before building her photography business, Nicoll spent more than 25 years working in agriculture sales and marketing within the crop production and animal nutrition sectors. That industry experience gives her a practical understanding of agriculture and allows her to photograph it with authenticity, respect, and an informed eye.

Today, Nicoll works with agribusinesses, agencies, agricultural organizations, ranchers, and brands to create imagery for commercial campaigns, publications, and visual storytelling. Her photographs capture the grit, beauty, and spirit of agriculture, inviting viewers not only to see the moment, but to feel connected to it.

• LYNDA BAXTER
  @lynda_baxter_art

Lynda Baxter is an international artist and Master Pastelist residing in Alberta, Canada. She holds Associate Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA) and Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) designations.

Lynda doesn’t just paint cows, horses, or any other rural animal she purposely comes across;. She creates stories about them. Baxter captures glimpses of each animal’s character, helping viewers see them differently, and even fall in love with their expressions.

Her paintings are designed to ignite emotion in the viewer, encouraging them to smile, look into the animals’ eyes with more understanding, and see where they live. She wants people to see something when they look at her art—something they may not have thought about before.

Baxter’s art depicts the rural lifestyle handed down through generations.

This was first published in Volume 6 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2026). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily