Nicole received her BFA in painting from Pratt Institute in New York City in 2002. She also spent time dabbling in metalsmithing, from jewelry to blacksmithing. After working for years in sourcing and development for fashion jewelry companies, Nicole decided it was time to move out of New York City where she could devote more time to her passion of creating art. With multiple interests, Nicole loves the tactile side of melting, hammering, and forming metal, yet she is rooted in the emotional expression of painting.