about me…
Nichole is an illustrator living in the Golden Valley region of Missouri, USA. She creates beautiful watercolor illustrations in both traditional style and her unique method of cut-layered pieces—which can be several hundred pieces painted individually and carefully arranged to create a stunning visual effect.
Her illustrations are endearing and heartfelt and elicit a sweet relatable connection to children and readers of all ages. She is constantly inspired by nature and animals. In her home studio you will usually find her favorite cats Norman and new baby Luna “helping” her by napping nearby.
Her passion for children’s books began at a very early age—often sneaking favorites like Frog and Toad and Mouse Soup into bed at night and reading them over and over by the glow of her Wonder Woman nightlight. She may be land-locked now after living by the ocean most of her young life—yet she still dreams of beautiful clear water, salty air, and secretly believes herself to be a mermaid.
“I spend a lot of time in my studio...but whenever I need a break you will find me outside with all my animals. Nori and Nugget the mini ponies, Peaches the mini donkey and Jobe...our dog who protects the whole crew. I love to nurture my fruit trees, plant flowers and scratch the bumble bottoms while they are nose deep in a bloom. It energizes me to be in nature listening to the bird song and watching clouds. I often find what I am looking for by being in the midst of every day beauty.”