Nicole Vanston

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"I like to do my artwork and try my best to do my best. I keep doing my artwork. I’m proud of doing my art. People see my artwork and they like it. If they like it, they will be proud of me. My mom gets proud of me. If someone likes my artwork, they want me to teach them how to do some of the art I like. I like inspiring other people."

Bio

Nicole Vanston began making artwork in high school by taking general art classes and ceramics to learn the fundamentals of light, value, and shape. Her signature subject matter is dragons, dragon worlds, and dinosaurs that she depicts through paintings, fiber art, and walking sticks. She takes inspiration from her self-led study through books, movies, life experiences, and her imagination. Her biggest influence is her Nana who was a painter and left Nicole with sketchbooks and pieces of art.

Nicole Vanston began making artwork in high school by taking general art classes and ceramics to learn the fundamentals of light, value, and shape. Her signature subject matter is dragons, dragon worlds, and dinosaurs that she depicts through paintings, fiber art, and walking sticks. She takes inspiration from her self-led study through books, movies, life experiences, and her imagination. Her biggest influence is her Nana who was a painter and left Nicole with sketchbooks and pieces of art.

Nicole Vanston began making artwork in high school by taking general art classes and ceramics to learn the fundamentals of light, value, and shape. Her signature subject matter is dragons, dragon worlds, and dinosaurs that she depicts through paintings, fiber art, and walking sticks. She takes inspiration from her self-led study through books, movies, life experiences, and her imagination. Her biggest influence is her Nana who was a painter and left Nicole with sketchbooks and pieces of art.

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Commission opportunities are available with select Access Gallery artists. This artist accepts commissions.

A commissioned artwork is a meaningful way to bring an artist’s work into your home, office, or community space while directly supporting their creative practice. Commissioned pieces may include drawings, paintings, works on paper, or other custom projects based on the artist’s style and availability.

All inquiries are reviewed with the gallery to ensure the project is a good fit for the artist, timeline, and scope.

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Commission opportunities are available with select Access Gallery artists. This artist accepts commissions.

A commissioned artwork is a meaningful way to bring an artist’s work into your home, office, or community space while directly supporting their creative practice. Commissioned pieces may include drawings, paintings, works on paper, or other custom projects based on the artist’s style and availability.

All inquiries are reviewed with the gallery to ensure the project is a good fit for the artist, timeline, and scope.

Contact us to start the conversation.

Commission opportunities are available with select Access Gallery artists. This artist accepts commissions.

A commissioned artwork is a meaningful way to bring an artist’s work into your home, office, or community space while directly supporting their creative practice. Commissioned pieces may include drawings, paintings, works on paper, or other custom projects based on the artist’s style and availability.

All inquiries are reviewed with the gallery to ensure the project is a good fit for the artist, timeline, and scope.

Contact us to start the conversation.

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If you have additional questions about available artwork, commissions, or exhibitions, we’re here to help. Access Gallery works closely with each artist to support communication, sales, and opportunities. Reaching out through the gallery ensures your inquiry is thoughtfully reviewed.

If you have additional questions about available artwork, commissions, or exhibitions, we’re here to help. Access Gallery works closely with each artist to support communication, sales, and opportunities. Reaching out through the gallery ensures your inquiry is thoughtfully reviewed.

If you have additional questions about available artwork, commissions, or exhibitions, we’re here to help. Access Gallery works closely with each artist to support communication, sales, and opportunities. Reaching out through the gallery ensures your inquiry is thoughtfully reviewed.

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Learn how to become an Access Gallery artist

Each Access Gallery artist brings a distinct voice, perspective, and creative practice. We are excited to learn what you may bring.

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Meet other artists

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Become an Artist

Learn how to become an Access Gallery artist

Each Access Gallery artist brings a distinct voice, perspective, and creative practice. We are excited to learn what you may bring.

Learn more

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Meet other artists

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