About

Hello, my name is Nicolet, everyone calls me "Nico."  I am an artist living in Boise, Idaho.

My mediums of choice include chalk pastel drawings, oil and acrylic paintings, paper-mache, and hand-carved sculptures. I love to write character-driven stories and illustrate them with pastels and paint. In 2012, I finished my first children’s book, Ana the No-toed Sloth, and I plan on creating many more in the future.

I’m inspired by the world around me. As a long-distance runner, I’ve found that allowing my brain to wander during long runs helps me discover creative concepts that I use in my work. I also enjoy volunteering in my community and abroad. Ana the No-toed Sloth was inspired by a volunteer trip to Costa Rica, where I worked at a college and in a nursing home. It’s the moments, stories, and experiences from my life and those around me that inspire my stories and illustrations.

I like to think that my imaginary creatures have a real life in some other world. I build stories around each character and imagine my paintings and drawings as more than just a portrait. I want the viewer or reader to feel a connection with my characters, as though they have been long-time friends. Viewers and readers feel compelled to invite these creatures into their homes, hang them on their wall, and invite them into their lives.

I currently spend my days as a Senior Digital Program Manager at J.R. Simplot Company and my evenings working on new creations.

My art is now available at Idaho Made —108 N. 6th St., Boise ID 83702

For my design portfolio, please visit my behance page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletlaursen/

 

 

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