Hello, I'm Nicole W.

Drawing and painting is something I've been passionate about since I was young. I remember my favorite after-school activity was to take art lessons from a local artist with my good friends. I spent years learning about different art techniques​,​ studying master's work and experimenting with different mediums. Art helped me in numerous ways​,​ it enabled me to express my emotions​,​ destress​,​ practice perseverance and patience​,​ connect with others and have fun. I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Studio Art with an emphasis in painting and a minor in Art History. At the same time​,​ I received my K-6 teaching license and this year I will receive a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction in Literacy. I began my path in education through art. I worked at the DeYoung Museum in San Fransisco and the Denver Art Museum during my summers. These experiences gave me the opportunity to design lessons​,​ and engage visitors and students in a discussion about art by using the Visual Thinking Strategies conversation structure. I have recently invested more time in painting and art making. I am excited to explore different materials and compositions. I associate positive memories with the landscapes that I draw and paint. I try to capture the light and color that catches my eye and I hope to share this beauty with others.