Artist Bio
NICOLE MCDANIEL
Nichole McDaniel grew up in the Midwest. She found her way out to California in pursuit of being an artist. Nichole graduated Cum Laude and first in her department with a Bachelors of Art degree from from Western Illinois University.
Her current works of seascapes, landscapes and abstracts are inspired by the awe inspiring allure of the beaches and landscapes around her. Nichole’s pop art paintings tend to be icons from the past. She loves to put her style and twist on these timeless figures.
For almost a decade now Nicholeās process has continued to evolve. Many times takingĀ 60 hours or more just to hand cut a silhouette with an X-acto knife. The use of silhouette transfer in many of her works allows her to develop and control the composition, while giving her the freedom to explore with color, pattern, texture, and overall feel of a piece.
The simplicity of silhouettes takes art and design back to its true form. Ā
Nichole has found success as a professional artist. Her artwork is currently showcased in several galleries in California.